Entry-Level Structural Engineer – Protective Design

At KPFF we provide the freedom to explore your passions. Our engineers work on a wide array of projects across the globe fostering a challenging and supportive environment that allows you to focus on your specific areas of expertise. We combine the benefits of a large stable firm with the flexibility to innovate and excel without unnecessary red tape.

As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer in the Protective Design Group you will play a key role in the design and analysis of projects for federal and local government infrastructure and private clients. These projects focus on blast engineering physical security design progressive collapse prevention and hostile vehicle mitigation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop expertise in protective design engineering while contributing to meaningful impactful projects.

• Assist in the structural analysis and design of protective measures for buildings and infrastructure.
• Perform basic structural modeling and analysis using software tools.
• Support the development of design solutions to mitigate the effects of physical threats including blast loads and progressive collapse scenarios.
• Collaborate with senior engineers architects contractors and consultants on project teams.
• Research and apply relevant codes and standards in blast engineering and physical security design.
• Contribute to project documentation including reports and design calculations.
Qualifications :
• Education :

Master of Science (MS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.

Up to 2 years of experience in structural or protective design engineering (internship or professional).

Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g. ETABS SAP2000 or RISA-3D).

Eager to learn and grow within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information :

Culture and Benefits

At KPFF we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy innovation and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership teamwork and shared values creating an environment where contributions are celebrated and career growth is encouraged. We arent just colleagues; were a community dedicated to collaborative innovation providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects.

KPFF Employee Benefits

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

Key Skills

Stress Analysis,Structural Design,Structural Engineering,Structural Steel,Mathcad,Engineering designs,Aerospace,CAD,Construction Documents,Autocad,Engineering Drawings,Structural Analysis,Layouts,Catia,ANSYs

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1