Bridge Engineer/Project Manager (Finance)

Company Description

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, is committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For over 60 years KPFF has been providing creative solutions and excellent client service for a diverse range of projects and industries. Our 1,400 professionals in 27 offices nationwide thrive in a decentralized structure, offering abundant flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional growth. At KPFF, join a legacy of excellence where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and meaningful projects. To learn more about us and the projects we work on, visit our website at www.kpff.com .

Job Description

KPFF Seattle's Heavy Civil/ Structural Team is composed primarily of structural engineers who design and evaluate infrastructure that connects communities. Our work spans a wide range of bridge and heavy-civil projects, including highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, culverts that support fish passage, ferry terminals, piers, wharves, and structural inspections. We take pride in our collaborative approach to consulting, partnering with clients across the industry, from small local agencies, to state transportation departments, to architects and contractors. Our team contributes to projects that range from feasibility studies, to new construction, to rehabilitation, to retrofits, always with a focus on technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact.

Located in downtown Seattle, our Heavy Civil/Structural team is seeking an experienced Bridge/Structural Engineer with 7-12 years of relevant experience. The Bridge/Heavy-Civil Team consists of primarily structural engineers working in a vast array of bridge and heavy-civil design fields such as highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, walls, culverts/fish-passage, bridge inspection, ferry terminals, and piers/wharves. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to consulting, working with clients from across the industry, including small local agencies, transportation departments, architects, and contractors. At KPFF there is always something new to learn and endless opportunities to innovate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform project management tasks, such as monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers.
• Lead technical and project discussions with the design team.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Take responsibility for the quality control/assurance of project deliverables.
• Perform structural design, analysis, and prepare design sketches. Instruct draftspersons on design drawings.
• Perform inspection/field work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 7-12 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) License
• Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete and structural steel structures.
• Proficiency with the following, or similar, software: CSI Software Suite (SAP, CSI Bridge), PG Super
• Experience monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers.
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Self-motivated
• Eager to develop and grow as a structural engineer
• Ability to work with, mentor, and lead junior engineers
• Passionate about providing exceptional client services
• Strong technical and organizational abilities

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $115,000 - $150,000 annually.

Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

Benefits provided by KPFF include:

• 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

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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.