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Truth index
B 80/100
Median time to fill
21 days
Ghost roles
0%
Stale roles
100%
Reposted roles
0%
KPFF scores B on the Alion truth index (A is best, E worst), measured over 35 open roles re-checked against its own hiring board: 0% look like ghost listings, 100% have gone stale and 0% are the same role posted again. Its roles close in a median of 21 days. It measures how much of what this employer publishes turns into a real, finite search - not the employer as a workplace. How the index is computed
Visa sponsorship
6 ▼ 57%
H-1B filings in 12 months
1
Green card filings
$103k
Median offered salary
Who they sponsor
Civil engineers
6
In the register as KPFF, Inc., Seattle, WA (+5 more)
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Overview
KPFF is an American engineering firm that provides structural, civil and survey engineering for commercial, institutional, transportation, energy and federal projects. Founded in 1960, it operates about 25 offices across the United States led by licensed professional and structural engineers, with specialists in areas such as protective and blast-resistant design. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
News
Selkirk Copper and the Municipality of Skagway Announce Scoping Study with KPFF to Evaluate Critical Mineral Concentrate Shipping Options at the Port of Skagway
Vancouver, British Columbia, Pelly Crossing, Yukon and Skagway, Alaska--- Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. and the Municipality of Skagway Borough are pleased to announce that work is now commencing on a scoping study to evaluate options to safely, environmental
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Selkirk Copper And The Municipality Of Skagway Announce Scoping Study With KPFF To Evaluate Critical Mineral Concentrate Shipping Options At The Port Of Skagway
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Recast: Structural Engineering Behind City Foundry STL
Walk through City Foundry STL on any given afternoon and the place is busy-food hall crowds, shoppers walking between retailers, and preserved pieces of the old foundry echoing the site's history. It's hard to imagine that, not long ago, this 15-acre site
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Built to Last: Joe Stewart's 40-Year Blueprint at KPFF
Written by Julia Orue For Joe Stewart, it all starts with a cocktail napkin and a pen. "Joe, I got a question," says Gary, his longtime collaborator and architect. "You know, I'm in design for this project. What do you think about this?" Joe Stewart, stru
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KPFF Welcomes New President and CEO
We're excited to share an important milestone in KPFF's leadership: Scott Kuebler has stepped into the role of President and CEO, effective June 6, 2025. Scott succeeds John Gavan, whose thoughtful leadership has left an enduring mark on our firm. At KPFF
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Sustainable Design in a Mass Timber Bunkhouse
The building exterior during construction, featuring a double wall system and CLT roof panels. (Image Credit: LUCE et studio) Why a Mass Timber Bunkhouse? The concept of the Mass Timber Bunkhouse exemplifies sustainability in design approach, materials us
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Built to Belong: The Story of Santa Ana's First Land Trust Farm
I may be an engineer by day, but more importantly, I'm a lifelong resident of Santa Ana with a passion for community-driven projects. Let me take you on a journey that's been years in the making, blending civic engagement, engineering, and a deep love for
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Seismic Upgrades Required? How Your Renovation Can "Shake Up" Infrastructure and Experience
Editor's Note: This piece was co-authored by NBBJ Principal Andrzej Czech and Associate Sandra Lozano, and KPFF Principal Mark Hershberg and Associate Maikol Del Carpio, and was originally published by NBBJ. Earthquakes cost the nation an estimated $14.7
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Mass Timber and the Future of Healthcare Facilities
Courtesy of ZGF Though mass timber is consistently used as a design material for large-scale buildings such as offices, laboratories, and airports, it remains underutilized in the construction of healthcare facilities. KPFF teamed up with ZGF and Swinerto
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Padden Creek: A Case Study in Collaboration & Innovation for Fish-Friendly Infrastructure
One thousand feet of new stream channel. One hundred and eighteen habitat features. Two fish-friendly culverts. Two bridges. The Padden Creek Fish Passage Design-Build was a big project with a big goal: to restore fish passage under SR 11 and I-5, connect
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Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at KPFF over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
18
Postings analysed
101
Stack modernity
65/100
Languages
MATLAB4%
Python4%
PowerShell1%
Cloud & platforms
Windows4%
AWS2%
Azure1%
Microsoft Entra ID1%
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$105k
Typical range
$46k – $200k
Open positions
115
107
Jobs
Intern
27.1%
Junior
15%
Middle
4.7%
Senior
49.5%
Staff
3.7%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 29 | $62k | $46k – $74k |
| Junior | 16 | $103k | $85k – $125k |
| Middle | 5 | $120k | $66k – $150k |
| Senior | 53 | $125k | $78k – $200k |
| Staff | 4 | $155k | $140k – $170k |
Highest paying role
Bridge Engineer Project Manager
$200k
Normalized to USD per year
All salaries at KPFF
By role, level and city, against the market · 115 jobs with pay
Growth
Hiring Momentum
48/100
Stable
Open positions
155
14 opened / 17 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
21 days
faster than 56% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~4 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Industrial Engineering
68% ▼
Management
9%
Early Careers
6% ▼
Administrative
5%
Finance
4% ▲
Marketing
2%
Actively hiring for Industrial Engineering (+11 in 30 days)
Activity Timeline
+6 jobs in a week
Oct 2026
Added Microsoft Project to stack
Oct 2026
Added Zero Trust to stack
Oct 2026
Added PowerShell to stack
Oct 2026
Added OneDrive to stack
Oct 2026
Added Microsoft Entra ID to stack
Oct 2026
Added Least Privilege to stack
Oct 2026
Added DNS to stack
Oct 2026
Added DHCP to stack
Oct 2026
Added Azure to stack
Oct 2026
+7 jobs in a week
Oct 2026
Added Python to stack
Oct 2026
Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
30
Hiring now
30
Countries
1
Busiest office
Seattle
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Seattle
United States
HQ
37 open roles 48 posted in 90 days 500-1000 est. staff $115k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Finance, Management
San Francisco
United States
Plant / site
11 open roles 6 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $98k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
San Diego
United States
Plant / site
10 open roles 14 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $96k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management, Administrative
Boise
United States
Plant / site
9 open roles 6 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $103k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Early Careers, Management
Sacramento
United States
Plant / site
8 open roles 8 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $106k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
Los Angeles
United States
Plant / site
7 open roles 10 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $74k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Administrative, Early Careers
Long Beach
United States
Plant / site
7 open roles 5 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $113k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering
Portland
United States
Plant / site
6 open roles 11 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $72k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Operations, Early Careers
Tacoma
United States
Plant / site
5 open roles 5 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $123k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering
Austin
United States
Plant / site
5 open roles 5 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $95k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
Irvine
United States
Plant / site
4 open roles 7 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $98k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
Lacey
United States
Plant / site
4 open roles 7 posted in 90 days 50-200 est. staff $97k Avg Salary
hires for Management, Field & Service, Industrial Engineering
Salt Lake City
United States
Plant / site
4 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $103k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
Newport Beach
United States
Plant / site
4 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $99k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
New York
United States
Plant / site
3 open roles 10-50 est. staff $153k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering, Management
Spokane
United States
Regional office
3 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $93k Avg Salary
hires for Management, Industrial Engineering, Early Careers
Denver
United States
Corporate office
3 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $115k Avg Salary
hires for Management, Industrial Engineering
Nashville
United States
Plant / site
3 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Birmingham
United States
Plant / site
3 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Petaluma
United States
Corporate office
3 open roles 10-50 est. staff $145k Avg Salary
hires for Management, Industrial Engineering
Saint Louis
United States
2 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Chicago
United States
2 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $85k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering
Indianapolis
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Louisville
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Cincinnati
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Columbus
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Lexington
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Industrial Engineering
Madison
United States
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Management
Eugene
United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $50k Avg Salary
hires for Industrial Engineering
Coeur d'Alene
United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $115k Avg Salary
hires for Management