2027 Civil Engineering Intern

BKF Engineers; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on iconic projects

Tasty snacks and drinks daily

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Unlimited training opportunities

Internship Advisor Program

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

BKF Engineers, Inc. invites civil engineering students for a 10-week summer internship in the Bay Area, CA.

You will support design and permitting efforts, prepare technical reports and plan sets, and assist with field investigations alongside multidisciplinary teams. Based in California with opportunities to work on public and private infrastructure projects, the internship offers exposure to project lifecycles from planning through construction, CAD drafting, and hydraulics calculations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to follow technical directions.
• Familiarity with CAD and hydraulic modeling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations and plot cross-sections, profiles, and other design elements.
• Conduct routine hydraulics calculations to support engineering designs.
• Assist with site grading calculations and prepare associated plots.
• Utilize computer and CAD systems for drafting and design documentation.
• Collect and analyze data from public agencies to support project planning and permitting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to follow technical direction

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

1-2 years of academic coursework in civil engineering

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Are you a passionate civil engineering student looking for hands-on experience?

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We're seeking Civil Engineering Interns with an interest in land development, water resources, or transportation engineering. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area, CA, available for 10 weeks during the summer of 2027, and open to contributing to a range of public and private infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include supporting design and permitting efforts, preparing technical reports and plan sets, assisting with field investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The intern will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with opportunities to engage directly with clients and gain exposure to project lifecycle phases from planning through construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations and plot cross-sections, profiles, and other design elements
• Conduct routine hydraulics calculations to support engineering designs
• Assist with site grading calculations and prepare associated plots
• Utilize computer and CAD systems for drafting and design documentation
• Collect and analyze data from public agencies to support project planning and permitting

Are you a passionate civil engineering student looking for hands-on experience?

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We're seeking Civil Engineering Interns with an interest in land development, water resources, or transportation engineering. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area, CA, available for 10 weeks during the summer of 2027, and open to contributing to a range of public and private infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include supporting design and permitting efforts, preparing technical reports and plan sets, assisting with field investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The intern will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with opportunities to engage directly with clients and gain exposure to project lifecycle phases from planning through construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations and plot cross-sections, profiles, and other design elements
• Conduct routine hydraulics calculations to support engineering designs
• Assist with site grading calculations and prepare associated plots
• Utilize computer and CAD systems for drafting and design documentation
• Collect and analyze data from public agencies to support project planning and permitting

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. program in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent
• 1-2 years of academic coursework in civil engineering and/or internship experience
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to follow technical direction and collaborate effectively
• Basic understanding of land development, water resources, or transportation engineering (preferred)
• Familiarity with CAD software and hydraulic modeling tools (preferred)
• Experience conducting field investigations or working with public agencies (preferred)
• Exposure to grading, drainage, water resources, or transportation design tasks (preferred)

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

• Hourly pay range: $24.00 - $33.00
• Opportunity to work on iconic projects along the West Coast
• Enjoy tasty snacks and drinks every day
• Join a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Benefit from unlimited training opportunities and our Internship Advisor Program
• Experience a vibrant company culture with engaging events and activities
• Get involved in Employee Resource Groups for a welcoming atmosphere for all

BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.