Structural Engineering Team Leader [Eugene] (Finance)

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 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF's decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com .

Job Description

Join our dynamic team at KPFF, where innovation and excellence converge to create exceptional solutions in structural engineering. We are a national structural engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and innovative structural designs across a diverse range of projects and market sectors. At KPFF, we foster an independent but collaborative environment where creativity flourishes and each team member contributes to our collective success.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Structural Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join our existing civil engineering practice in Eugene, Oregon and grow our structural engineering group in the Eugene office. While KPFF already does a significant amount of structural work in Eugene, the goal is to grow a local presence and capitalize on even more opportunities in that market. The Eugene structural group will work closely with, and be supported by, our structural division in Portland. The successful candidate will lead our structural engineering efforts, meeting with potential clients, providing technical expertise, project management, and mentorship to a team of engineers. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on challenging and rewarding projects while advancing their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Oregon required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in structural engineering, with a strong background in building design and analysis.
• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RISA, and other industry standard software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• Willing to work in the Eugene office. Remote work will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and grow the structural engineering team by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Oversee the design and analysis of structural systems for various projects; including commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, as well as infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex structural engineering issues.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop work and generate innovative and cost-effective structural solutions.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development through coaching, training, and education.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and proposal development activities as needed.
• Actively engage in business development and marketing efforts.

Additional Information

Culture and Benefits
At KPFF, we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership, teamwork, and shared values, creating an environment where contributions are celebrated, and career growth is encouraged. We support local collaboration with A/E/C firms and are committed to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We aren't just colleagues; we're a community that has been dedicated to collaborative innovation over the last five decades, providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects. KPFF Consulting Engineers offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering health care needs and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year's salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.

Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income. Compliant with Paid Leave Oregon policies.

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.