Job Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides engineering services to private and public clients worldwide and is seeking a motivated person to provide structural investigation, material testing and special inspection services. Investigations, material testing and inspections services are complementary to KPFF's core structural engineering services and involve the use of a variety of technical equipment. You will work with a team of other structural investigators and structural engineers to provide structural investigative services on Kpff projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess sufficient education and/or experience to seamlessly collaborate with KPFF's engineering staff to investigate structural systems, provide inspections, and immediately support as many of the job responsibilities listed as possible. Because this list is broad, KPFF will provide additional future training as needed.

• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety standards and building codes.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check.
• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of three (3) current special inspection qualifications (ICC or WABO) and two (2) years of special inspection experience.

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Associates Degree in an engineering-related field plus two (2) years of experience in engineering and/or construction inspection or EIT certification.

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Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering plus one year of experience in engineering or construction inspection.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Frequently outdoors and construction site visits in all weather conditions.
• Work schedules are variable and may be project dependent.
• Some work may be above ground, using elevated platforms, or in confined spaces.
• Frequent lifting, walking on rough terrain, stooping, and bending is required.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Work may involve occasional travel.

Structural Investigation Responsibilities:

• Conduct as-built structural surveys to map out existing structures.
• Conduct steel corrosion surveys.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to evaluate structural damage to existing structures.
• Provide resistograph investigation of wood structures.
• Utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR) to investigate reinforcing concrete, post-tensioned concrete and masonry.
• Load test assemblies and components using hydraulics and load cells.
• Work with state of the art software to document investigation results.
• Utilize Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to investigate concrete and steel components.

Special Inspection Responsibilities:

• Provide special inspections of structural steel construction, reinforced concrete construction, post-tensioned concrete construction, structural masonry construction, structural wood framing, proprietary anchor installations, and seismic anchorage of mechanical and electrical components.
• Provide NDT of welds including magnetic particle, penetrant, and ultrasonic test methods.
• Provide ASTM tests related to each field of special inspection.
• AWS certified weld inspection.

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.