Structural Engineer III – Manufacturing

KFI Engineers PC is seeking a Structural Engineer III to lead structural delivery for manufacturing projects in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role combines discipline leadership, technical execution, field coordination, and customer-focused engineering to support successful project outcomes.

Role Overview

The Structural Engineer III – Manufacturing provides technical and engineering excellence to support successful project delivery, including customer satisfaction, discipline leadership, and engineering execution. The position includes serving as Engineer of Record, producing construction documents, performing field surveys and inspections, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting business development through proposals and customer meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the discipline lead for multiple concurrent projects, performing engineering calculations, overseeing drawing development, delegating design tasks, planning resources, completing quality assurance reviews, and mentoring team members.
• Act as the Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Lead effective project execution by developing scope estimates and ensuring work remains within scope and budget, including labor, expenses, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the production of construction documents, including drawings and specifications, while ensuring structural engineering principles are applied consistently.
• Perform comprehensive field surveys or inspections, document findings, verify existing conditions, and integrate field data into design with a high degree of accuracy.
• Execute projects and help develop estimates for assigned scope of work, ensuring alignment with overall project budgets (KFI labor, expenses, and subs).
• Coordinate work with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical support and direction as needed.
• Provide technical support and work direction to team members and subcontractors across departments when required.
• Represent KFI professionally in meetings, site visits, client interactions, and multi-discipline coordination discussions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required, with emphasis in Structural Design strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering construction practices.
• Strong structural design experience across a variety of manufacturing settings, such as food and beverage, chemical, and similar environments.
• Experience using structural analysis software (RISA or similar).
• Demonstrated consistency in successfully combining design and/or project management.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, synthesize ideas into actionable recommendations, and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with computer technology and business software, including Microsoft Office.
• Travel may include some domestic travel of 1 to 2 days in duration, typically not exceeding 10% to 15% throughout the year.

Technologies

• RISA
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
• Registration in multiple states, or ability to become registered in multiple states, is desirable.
• Experience designing heavy industrial manufacturing settings, such as food and beverage, chemical, and similar environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory or people-management experience.

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites.

Core Behaviors

Accountable: Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals; acts with a sense of urgency; takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus: Demonstrates agility and adapts well to changes; works well under pressure; meets commitments to internal and external customers.

Project Execution: Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions; balances speed and quality; looks for improvement in delivery, tools, and processes; other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others: Keeps others adequately informed; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player: Balances team and individual responsibilities; shares expertise with others; inspires respect and trust.