KPFF Consulting Engineers is a multi-office engineering firm committed to excellence and client service. They are seeking an Entry Level Bridge Engineering Designer to assist in the design and analysis of bridges and heavy civil structures, conduct inspections, and collaborate with senior engineers on diverse projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and analysis of bridges and heavy civil structures, including both new construction and rehabilitation
- Conduct structural analysis and prepare design sketches under the supervision of professional engineers
- Perform inspection and fieldwork, supporting data collection and documentation
- Engage in technical and project discussions within the design team, contributing to collaborative problem-solving
- Apply core engineering principles and advanced mathematical techniques to tackle real-world challenges
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Join client meetings and site visits to gain exposure to project development and stakeholder engagement
- Gradually take part in project management tasks, such as monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers
- Build expertise in navigating federal, state, and local regulations, while aligning with KPFF’s and our clients’ standards and practices
- Participate in KPFF’s Forefront program, our commitment to mentorship, lifelong learning, and career development
- Thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence
Skills
- An bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering
- 0-3 years experience working under a licensed professional engineer
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Passionate about providing exceptional client service
- Self-motivated
- Eager to develop and grow as a structural engineer
- A master's degree with an emphasis on structural engineering (MSCE/MSE)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or scheduled date for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Coursework and/or familiarity with structural analysis software such as SAP, CSI Bridge, or PG Super
Benefits
- An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance, with a no-premium option
- Vision insurance, with a no-premium option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dependent care FSA option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
- 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
- Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.
- Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
- Travel accident insurance
- Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
Company Overview
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. It was founded in 1960, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.kpff.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
KPFF Consulting Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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