Structural Engineering Intern

TLDR

Interns gain valuable consulting experience through tasks in structural engineering design, construction site visits, and work alongside experienced structural engineers.

KPFF offers an internship program designed to provide qualified candidates with an opportunity to learn the day-to-day knowledge and skills necessary to become a structural engineer. Internships also provide KPFF with the opportunity to get to know potential future KPFF employees. In the KPFF Portland office, many internships turn into full-time engineering positions.

Our interns gain valuable consulting experience ranging from structural engineering design tasks, drawing coordination tasks, construction site visits, and construction administration services. An intern's job duties will vary by team, but every intern will work alongside experienced structural engineers committed to developing future engineers.

  • Strong desire to be a structural engineer upon completion of their education.
  • Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering and continuing on for a Master of Science degree in structural engineering (or similar).
  • Strong grasp of basic engineering fundamentals.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Strong technical and organizational abilities.
  • Strong research and information gathering skills.

To be considered for an internship position, please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume. Please note we offer competitive compensation, paid holiday, paid sick leave and other benefits; however, we do not provide accommodations.

This opportunity will require an in-office presence and will not be a remote internship.

KPFF is an equal-opportunity employer.

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.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is a leading engineering firm that excels in civil and structural design, focused on sustainable solutions that transform the built environment. We partner with architects, developers, and contractors to address complex infrastructure challenges, leveraging nearly 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide. Our decentralized structure fosters innovation and regional expertise, allowing us to deliver exceptional results tailored to our clients' visions.

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