Early Career Design Engineer

About the Role

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking an Early Career Design Engineer to join their New York City team. This role is designed for engineers who want to build a strong technical foundation while gaining broad exposure to real projects and their delivery. You will support the design and analysis of structural systems across multiple projects, accelerating the development of both technical skills and practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support structural analysis and design for a variety of building projects.
• Assist in preparing calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously to build real-world experience.
• Develop drawings and models using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Participate in coordination with architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Attend site visits and observe construction to understand how designs are implemented.
• Learn how engineering decisions connect to project timelines, budgets, and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Exposure to structural analysis/design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, RAM).
• Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Work Model

• Flexible work model supporting collaboration, mentorship, and flexibility.
• Team members typically in the office three days per week, with Mondays and Thursdays as core in-office collaboration days.
• During onboarding and training, employees are expected to spend additional time in the office.
• Month 1: Primarily in-office.
• Month 2: Approximately 4 days in-office.
• Month 3+: Transition toward the team’s standard flexible schedule.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 (based on experience, education, and skills).
• Performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Medical insurance (two plans available).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• KPFF Paid Family Leave.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty).
• Professional development and licensure fee reimbursement.