Structural Designer

Scope of work

• Perform structural analysis and design under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with the design of steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and other structural systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work closely with the St. Louis Structural team and collaborate with engineers across KPFF.
• Contribute to projects in Chicago, St. Louis, and across the firm, based on project needs and opportunities.
• Participate in project coordination and design meetings.
• Support construction administration and respond to project questions during construction.
• Participate in project site visits, field observations, and structural assessments.
• Develop your knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards, and industry practices.
• Gain exposure to different project types, structural systems, and phases of design.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your technical skills and experience grow.

Requirements

• Master's degree or current pursuit of a Master's degree (graduating in summer of 2027) in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in structures. Previous internship or early-career professional experience in structural engineering or building design.
• Coursework or experience in steel, concrete, wood, masonry, seismic analysis, or structural dynamics.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software.
• EIT certification or plans to pursue professional engineering licensure.

Benefits, as stated by the firm

• Medical Insurance: Choose between a traditional Open Access Plus (OAP) medical plan or a high-deductible OAP plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Savings Account Contribution: KPFF contributes $50 per paycheck to the HSA for employees enrolled in the eligible high-deductible medical plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance: KPFF pays the employee premium for dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Access to Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs for eligible pre-tax expenses
• Employer-Paid Insurance: KPFF provides short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and travel accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential resources and support for employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF automatically contributes 3% of your base salary, with no employee contribution required. Employer contributions are immediately vested, and employees may also make pre-tax or Roth contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and personal and sick time, with vacation accrual increasing based on tenure
• Paid Holidays: Company-observed holidays plus two floating holidays each year
• KPFF Paid Family Leave: Up to six weeks of paid family leave per year after meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunity for Paid Overtime: Overtime is not mandatory, but employees may have opportunities to work additional hours based on project and team needs. When overtime is worked, those hours may be banked for future time off or paid out monthly.

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