Structural Engineering Group Leader - Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,500 professionals across 30+ offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at  .

Job Description

Do you have the desire to branch out on your own but the shear thought of it seems daunting? Are you hungry for the opportunity to help expand a business, grow a project portfolio, and help mentor the next generation of aspiring young Structural Engineers? Do you want to be challenged technically and grow in your structural engineering experience with a national firm and projects across the country and across the world without having to relocate?

Sound enticing? We might have the place for you!

KPFF is seeking a Structural Engineering Group Leader in the Indianapolis area, who is ready to be a part of a team to lead the next generation of talented and passionate engineers & BIM modelers. You’ll receive mentorship, guidance, and resources from our Indianapolis Team Leader, our Reporting Center Manager, and other leaders within KPFF. As part of our mentorship program, you'll have the freedom to shape your journey while helping others grow in their engineering careers.

Our purpose is to " Build Relationships and our Community with Engineering Excellence"  by empowering people to maximize their opportunities, accomplish their personal and professional goals, and deliver the best client satisfaction possible.

Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must:

• Be a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in IN or surrounding states. Structural Engineering License (SE) is preferred
• Possess either a:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering  OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering
• Have 8 years or more of project experience.
• Have at least 3 years of experience successfully leading teams larger than three people.
• Have design experience in a wide-variety of project materials and stages of construction

Additional Information

We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!

At KPFF, we believe your growth goes beyond project work. We invest in every team member’s personal and professional development by offering generous paid time off to recharge, regular career check-ins to align goals and growth opportunities, and paid educational programs to support licensure and lifelong learning. Your success matters here — and we provide the time, resources, and mentorship to help you thrive.

• Generous PTO & Holiday Pay – supporting your wellbeing and rest, including 2 flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits – 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short and long term disability, life & ADD insurance
• Supportive Leave Option : KPFF provides paid time off to help take care of your loved ones.
• Paid Overtime -  KPFF pays you for every hour you work and gives you the option to “bank” your time for later use as vacation or to be paid out once a month
• 401(k) with 3% Contribution – KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
• Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs – Through KPFF’s  Forefront Education Program , you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make a real impact.
• Paid Exams & Educational Opportunities – KPFF offers to pay for PE and SE exams and includes a monetary bonus upon passing your SE
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects nationwide with a network of 1,500+ professionals.
• A fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture that values people first.

Physical and Work Environment:

• Work is typically conducted in an office setting, with frequent use of a computer.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.

At KPFF, we believe in building relationships through collaboration and engineering excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where you feel empowered, supported, and equipped to reach your full potential.

 

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.