Structural Engineering Leader

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a talented and experienced Structural Engineering Leader with 12+ years of experience to join our Building Structures team in Seattle. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovative building projects, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and make a lasting impact in a people-first, growth-oriented firm. At Kimley-Horn, we put people first. We’re consistently ranked among the best firms to work for, with a culture that supports your career growth and rewards innovation and leadership.

Responsibilities

As a Structural Engineering Leader in our growing Seattle office, you'll take ownership of a wide variety of building projects—ranging from data center, commercial, and industrial through to healthcare and multi-family.

You will :

• Deliver exceptional client service
• Develop and grow new and existing client relationships in Seattle, PNW, and West Coast Markets.
• Collaborate with other leaders to develop an action a growth plan for Structural Engineering practice in Seattle and greater PNW
• Lead, develop, recruit, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Act as Structural EoR, Structural Discipline Lead, or Project Manager on projects
• Lead structural design and analysis for new and existing buildings, including rehab, repairs, and site structures
• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions
• Manage timelines, budgets, and client relationships
• Stay ahead of industry trends, codes, and standards—and integrate them into every design
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including preparing project reports and presentations

Qualifications

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Washington with ability to get licensure in California and Oregon preferred.

Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) in Civil / Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Proficiency in industry standard structural analysis and documentation tools (CSi Suite, REVIT, Rhino, Bluebeam, etc)

Strong command of building codes, structural systems, and engineering best practices

Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills

Detail-oriented, creative problem solver, and client-focused mindset

Experience in Performance Based Design or Computational Design is a bonus.

Salary Detail :

$150k-$220k

Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation