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Structural Engineering Team Leader — Big Firm Opportunity, Local Influence


Job Location:

Madison, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up but doing it all on your own seems daunting

KPFF is seeking a Structural Engineering Team Leader to help grow our presence in Madison WI. With an initial foundation already in place this role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing office build strong community relationships and help create a thriving local team all with the support resources and technical depth of a firm with national reach.

Youll help establish KPFF as a trusted engineering partner in the Madison market by working with your current connections and establishing new client relationships mentoring future team members and helping shape projects that strengthen the local community. At the same time youll collaborate with talented engineers nationwide on technically challenging and high-profile projects.

This role combines the entrepreneurial energy of building something from the ground up with the stability mentorship and collaboration of an established employee-owned firm. Whether you are looking to return to Wisconsin deepen your local roots or create a lasting impact in a growing market KPFF offers the opportunity to build something meaningful both locally and nationally.

What Youll Do

  • Help expand KPFFs presence in the Madison WI market
  • Bring an entrepreneurial mindset while leveraging the support mentorship and resources of an established employee-owned firm
  • Play a key role in building something meaningful from the ground up in an emerging market
  • Grow on your existing and establish new client relationships and position KPFF as a trusted engineering partner in the region
  • Contribute to both local community impact and nationally recognized engineering work
  • Mentor and support the growth of future engineers and team members
  • Collaborate with engineers across KPFFs national network on technically challenging nationwide projects
  • Help shape the future direction culture and growth of the Madison office

Qualifications :

Professional Background

To be successful in this role you will bring:

  • Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred) OR Bachelors Degree in Architectural Engineering
  • Has a personal brand in the A/E/C community and wants to leverage this to create something special scalable and perpetual.
  • 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience
  • Have demonstrated laudable management experience leading teams larger than 5 people
  • Design experience across a wide range of materials project phases and sectors
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and growth

Additional Information :

We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!

At KPFF we believe your growth goes beyond project work. We invest in every team members personal and professional development by offering generous paid time off to recharge regular career check-ins to align goals and growth opportunities and paid educational programs to support licensure and lifelong learning. Your success matters here and we provide the time resources and mentorship to help you thrive.

  • Generous PTO & Holiday Pay  supporting your wellbeing and rest including 7 paid holidays 2 flexible holidays vacation and personal/sick time accrual.
  • Comprehensive Benefits  2 healthcare options dental vision FSA/HSA options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) short- and long-term disability life & ADD insurance
  • Paid Family Leave: KPFF provides paid time off to help take care of your loved ones.
  • Paid Overtime - KPFF pays you for every hour you work. Any hours over 40 can be cashed out monthly or saved for later and used as additional PTO
  • 401(k) with 3% Contribution  KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
  • Mentorship  Through KPFFs Forefront Education Program youll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions make a real impact.
  • PDH Budget  KPFF offers a bank of both funds and time to help further your education on an annual basis.
  • Paid Exams Memberships & Educational Opportunities  To help better support our team members we provide reimbursement for the PE and SE exams an annual membership budget and also Reporting Center Wide educational opportunities for PDH hours
  • PE License Renewal We pay for PE license renewals for 1 state/year
  • Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 8:30-4:30 PM 
  • Paid Parking KPFF provides parking or reimbursement for public transit for all team members
  • A fun collaborative and inclusive culture that values people first.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Primarily office-based with occasional site visits
  • Work is typically conducted in an office setting with frequent use of a computer.
  • May occasionally lift items up to 15 lbs

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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

KPFF St. Louis is not only a hub of structural engineering excellence but a place where your career can flourish in a vibrant and collaborative environment. We are on the lookout for a dynamic Structural Engineer (6+ years experience) who will bring not just expertise but energy and c ... View more

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