KPFF Consulting Engineers · 1 month ago
Entry-Level Protective Design Engineer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
0+ years expKPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm dedicated to innovative, sustainable engineering that addresses complex infrastructure challenges. The Protective Design Engineer will join a specialized team focused on designing resilient structures to safeguard people and critical infrastructure, while contributing to projects that address both intentional threats and accidental events.
ConsultingLegal
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engage in analytical, design-focused projects that strengthen your technical expertise and problem-solving skills
Take on complex challenges that call for creativity, innovation, and customized solutions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams where your ideas and contributions directly influence project outcomes
Contribute to impactful projects across industries including aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial facilities
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in Structural Engineering, or a closely related program with structural emphasis, is required
Experience, coursework, or internship exposure to areas such as blast engineering, structural dynamics, progressive collapse, or non-linear analysis
Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to approach complex problems with creativity and analytical thinking
Strong written and verbal skills to work effectively with diverse teams of engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D; LS-DYNA) is a plus
Experience with BIM tools like Revit or AutoCAD is helpful
Computational modeling/programing (MATLAB, Python or similar) are advantageous
Benefits
Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care 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.
Company
KPFF Consulting Engineers
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikhil Kalghatgi
CFO
Blake D. Patsy, PE, SE
Managing Partner
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2023-06-13
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