Senior Protective Design Engineer

5 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States KPFF Consulting Engineers Full time

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy and professional development. Our engineers work on a wide array of projects across the globe, fostering a challenging and supportive environment that allows you to focus on your specific areas of expertise.

We combine the benefits of a large, stable firm with the flexibility to innovate and excel without unnecessary red tape.

As a Senior Protective Design Engineer in our team, you will play a key role in the design and analysis of projects for federal and local government, infrastructure, and private clients. These projects focus on blast engineering, physical security design, progressive collapse prevention, and hostile vehicle mitigation.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the structural analysis and design of protective measures for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Perform advanced structural modeling and analysis using software tools.
  • Develop innovative design solutions to mitigate the effects of physical threats, including blast loads and progressive collapse scenarios.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants on project teams.
  • Apply relevant codes and standards in blast engineering and physical security design.
  • Contribute to project documentation, including reports and design calculations.

The estimated salary for this position is around $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications:
  • Education: Master of Science (MS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
  • Experience: Up to 5 years of experience in structural or protective design engineering, preferably with knowledge or coursework in blast engineering, structural dynamics, or non-linear analysis.
  • Skills: Proficiency in advanced structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, or RISA-3D). Familiarity with BIM tools like Revit or AutoCAD. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attributes: Eager to learn and grow within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges.
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.

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