Senior Structural Project Engineer

About the Role

KPFF is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 6 to 9 years of professional experience for our San Francisco team. In this role, you’ll bring strong technical judgment and design leadership to complex structural projects while remaining closely involved in hands-on analysis, modeling, and design.

You’ll help guide structural solutions, support project teams through key design decisions, and mentor developing engineers, all while staying engaged in the technical work. You’ll work alongside experienced peers in a design-focused environment that values thoughtful engineering, knowledge-sharing, and continued professional growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and contribute to structural analysis and design for complex building systems, including gravity and lateral systems, foundations, and structural components.

• Serve as a technical resource on project teams, helping guide structural concepts from early design through construction.

• Develop and review engineering calculations, design narratives, and technical documentation to support project deliverables.

• Oversee and coordinate structural drawings produced in Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring consistency with design intent and quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design challenges and integrate structural solutions.

• Participate in site visits and field observations, providing technical input during construction and addressing field questions as they arise.

• Review work prepared by junior and mid-level engineers, providing mentorship, feedback, and technical guidance.

• Support internal quality control efforts and help maintain KPFF’s standards for accuracy, constructability, and performance.

• Work alongside principals and senior leaders to advance project designs while continuing to deepen your own technical expertise.