Façade Engineering-Structural- 0 to 12 Years Experience

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Portland, OR
In-Office
Entry level
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The Role
As a Structural Engineer specializing in façade design, you will work on challenging curtainwall projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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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

As a Structural Engineer specializing in façade design, you will contribute both individually and collaboratively throughout the design and construction process across a wide range of challenging curtainwall projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, façade system manufacturers and general contractors.

Remote opportunities for qualified candidates with 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

0-3 yrs exp.

  • BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
  • FE (EIT)
  • Strong Verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual

 3+ yrs exp.

  • BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
  • PE or SE licensure
  • Experience in project management
  • Experience in façade engineering
  • Experience with aluminum engineering
  • Experience with glass engineering
  • Strong Verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual

Note that candidates with less than 3 years of experience will be required to work in-person in our office in Portland, Oregon. Strong candidates with more than 3 years of experience may be considered for a remote position.

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.
     
  • Transportation: 50% subsidized TriMet/CTRAN passes and free bike parking for all employees.
     
  • Additional Perks: Located in downtown Portland, we are in close proximity to Midtown Beer Garden’s food carts, the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and Pioneer Courthouse Square, and are centered on Portland’s Transit Mall. We provide free membership to the on-site gym and its fitness classes, a wide variety of complimentary snacks (including on-tap cold brew and kombucha), access to an employee lounge with ping-pong table and TVs, and more.

    KPFF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

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.

Top Skills

Aluminum Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Façade Engineering
Glass Engineering
Project Management
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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
1,359 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession.

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