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Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,500 professionals across 30+ offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

Job Description

We’re seeking an adaptive, growth-focused Structural Engineer to join our Louisville, KY office. As a key contributor, you'll have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects from start to finish while playing a vital role in guiding the future of our office. We are passionate about providing you with the resources and mentorship to grow your career, while also offering the flexibility to balance your work and personal life in a meaningful way.

Why KPFF is the Right Fit for You:

At KPFF, we are deeply committed to supporting your career goals and overall well-being. This means providing opportunities for both personal development and career advancement. You’ll have the chance to work closely with experienced mentors, learn from a diverse range of projects, and participate in our KIP (KPFF Continuous Improvement Program) designed to ensure your ongoing professional growth.

We also understand the importance of work-life integration. Our culture promotes balance, and we offer the flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet personal needs. We also have a generous benefits package and a competitive salary that includes paid overtime, ensuring that you are compensated for the work you do.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the planning, design, and execution of structural engineering projects while ensuring efficiency and innovation.
- Mentor and provide leadership to project engineers and BIM team members, helping them navigate complex projects and grow professionally.
- Collaborate with clients, ensuring clear communication and delivering results that meet their needs.
- Help KPFF achieve its goal of being a perpetual organization, focusing on happy staff, happy clients, great engineering, and strong financial outcomes.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and structural assessments.
- Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports, ensuring compliance with building codes and standards.
- Identify potential risks on projects and implement strategies to mitigate them.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's preferred).
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering design and at least 2 years of project management experience.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Experience with BIM software (Revit, Bluebeam).
- Commitment to continuous professional development.

Additional Information

We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!

At KPFF, we believe your growth goes beyond project work. We invest in every team member’s 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 2 flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits – 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short and long term disability, life & ADD insurance.
• Supportive Leave Option: KPFF provides paid time off to help take care of your loved ones.
• Paid Overtime - KPFF pays you for every hour you work and gives you the option to “bank” your time for later use as vacation or to be paid out once a month.
• 401(k) with 3% Contribution – KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
• Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs – Through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program, you’ll 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.
• Paid Exams & Educational Opportunities – KPFF offers to pay for PE and SE exams and includes a monetary bonus upon passing your SE.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects nationwide with a network of 1,400+ professionals.
• A fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture that values people first.

Physical and Work Environment:

- Work is typically conducted in an office setting, with frequent use of a computer.
- Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.

At KPFF, we believe in building relationships through collaboration and engineering excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where you feel empowered, supported, and equipped to reach your full potential.

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.