Prime Design Team Leader

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 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Join KPFF’s Prime Design Group as a Team Leader in Northern California, where you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects for public agencies, transportation authorities, and industrial clients. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving both the strategic and operational success of your team and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Set clear departmental goals, identify new business opportunities, and lead proposal development and marketing efforts to drive growth, innovation, and long-term client relationships.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, representing the firm in high-level discussions, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects while maintaining strong, lasting client relationships.
• Project Oversight & Quality Control: Lead the execution of complex structural engineering projects, ensuring they meet or exceed quality standards, stay within project timelines and budgets, and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams, providing mentorship to junior and senior engineers, while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that prioritizes professional development and engineering excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering, with significant experience in a leadership role
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) license highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of structural engineering principles, materials, and advanced analysis techniques
• Proven track record of managing high-level client relationships and successful business development efforts
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, SAP2000)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client negotiations and high-stakes discussions
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards, building codes, and construction practices
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and industry certifications (e.g., LEED, Envision) is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer, reviewing plans, or conducting site visits.
• Capacity to move around project sites, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds of equipment or materials.

Compensation
The base salary for this role is competitive, with a range of $110,000 - $160,000, determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and potential pathways to ownership.

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 aren’t just colleagues; we’re a community dedicated to collaborative innovation, providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects.

KPFF Employee 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.

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.