Structural Engineering Team Leader - Big Firm Opportunity, Local Influence

About the role

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up but doing it all on your own seems daunting? KPFF is seeking a Structural Engineering Team Leader to help grow our presence in Madison, WI. With an initial foundation already in place, this role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing office, build strong community relationships, and help create a thriving local team, all with the support, resources, and technical depth of a firm with national reach. You'll help establish KPFF as a trusted engineering partner in the Madison market by working with your current connections and establishing new client relationships, mentoring future team members, and helping shape projects that strengthen the local community. At the same time, you'll collaborate with talented engineers nationwide on technically challenging and high-profile projects. This role combines the entrepreneurial energy of building something from the ground up with the stability, mentorship, and collaboration of an established, employee-owned firm. Whether you are looking to return to Wisconsin, deepen your local roots, or create a lasting impact in a growing market, KPFF offers the opportunity to build something meaningful both locally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Help expand KPFF's presence in the Madison, WI market
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset while leveraging the support, mentorship, and resources of an established, employee-owned firm
• Play a key role in building something meaningful from the ground up in an emerging market
• Grow on your existing and establish new client relationships and position KPFF as a trusted engineering partner in the region
• Contribute to both local community impact and nationally recognized engineering work
• Mentor and support the growth of future engineers and team members
• Collaborate with engineers across KPFF's national network on technically challenging nationwide projects
• Help shape the future direction, culture, and growth of the Madison office
• Professional Background
• To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred) OR Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering
• Has a personal brand in the A/E/C community and wants to leverage this to create something special, scalable, and perpetual.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
• Have demonstrated laudable management experience leading teams larger than 5 people
• Design experience across a wide range of materials, project phases, and sectors
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and growth
• We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!
• Generous PTO & Holiday Pay - supporting your wellbeing and rest, including 7 paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, vacation, and personal/sick time accrual.
• Comprehensive Benefits - 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life, & ADD insurance
• Paid Family Leave : KPFF provides paid time off to help take care of your loved ones.
• Paid Overtime - KPFF pays you for every hour you work. Any hours over 40 can be cashed out monthly or saved for later and used as additional PTO
• 401(k) with 3% Contribution - KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
• PDH Budget - KPFF offers a bank of both funds and time to help further your education on an annual basis.
• Paid Exams, Memberships, & Educational Opportunities - To help better support our team members, we provide reimbursement for the PE and SE exams, an annual membership budget, and also Reporting Center Wide educational opportunities for PDH hours
• PE License Renewal - We pay for PE license renewals for 1 state/year
• Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 8:30-4:30 PM
• Paid Parking - KPFF provides parking or reimbursement for public transit for all team members
• A fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture that values people first.
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits
• Work is typically conducted in an office setting, with frequent use of a computer.
• May occasio

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