Job Details

Overview

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm with over 60 years of experience in innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. The team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member's professional journey with flexibility and generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. KPFF has over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide and a decentralized structure that allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with regional strengths. Learn more at KPFF.com.

Internship Opportunity

KPFF offers a program designed to provide qualified candidates with the 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for interns include engaging in structural engineering design tasks, drawing coordination, site visits, and construction administration activities as part of project teams. Interns will work with experienced engineers to develop professional skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to be a structural engineer upon completion of education.
• Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering and pursuing 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.

Additional Information

To be considered for an internship, please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume. The compensation includes competitive pay and paid holiday and paid sick leave; however, accommodations are not provided.

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

KPFF is an equal-opportunity employer. KPFF participating in E-Verify will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization 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, national origin, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.