(#REF349L) Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Protective Design

At KPFF, we provide the freedom to explore your passions. 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 an Entry-Level Structural Engineer in the Protective Design Group, 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. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop expertise in protective design engineering while contributing to meaningful, impactful projects.

• Assist in the structural analysis and design of protective measures for buildings and infrastructure.
• Perform basic structural modeling and analysis using software tools.
• Support the development of 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.
• Research and apply relevant codes and standards in blast engineering and physical security design.
• Contribute to project documentation, including reports and design calculations.