2027 Structural Engineer Summer Internship - Seniors and MS Students

Kpffconsultingengineers; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Way We Work stipend

Job summary

KPFF is seeking summer interns to experience the daily life of a Structural Engineer. The internship provides training, team integration, and real-world projects. The program notes a strong chance of converting interns to full-time roles in the future.

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience, apply your academic knowledge, and participate in meetings and site visits. You will work 40 hours weekly, with a hybrid schedule and Fridays from home possible after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required prior to internship start.
• Transcripts must show courses in Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Concrete, Steel or Wood Design.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in structural design on real‑world projects under guidance of project leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of calculations and construction documents.
• Participate in project meetings and site visits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structures or Architectural Engineering emphasis)

Structural Analysis

Mechanics of Materials

Concrete

Steel or Wood Design

Job description

KPFF is seeking summer interns interested in experiencing the daily life of a Structural Engineer. We provide you with a summer packed with training programs to prepare you to be successful, activities to help you connect with our team, and real-world projects to apply your skills. At KPFF, 2 out of 3 of our interns return as full-time employees or return for another internship in the next year.

Who We Are Looking For

Students curious about Structural Engineering and wanting to understand the daily life of a Structural Engineer. We enjoy working with interns who are eager to contribute to their teams and who are interested in making connections and getting to know the people they work with.

For this role you will need to have completed a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures or Architectural Engineering, prior to the start of the internship.

You are interested in Structural Engineering and would like the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of projects and conditions. You enjoy working with and learning from others to create work that you are proud of. You take the initiative to solve challenging problems and are a proactive team member.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in structural design, working closely with our experienced engineers on real‑world projects. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, develop your skills, meet other students who are in the same eld, and contribute to meaningful work. You will assist in the preparation of calculations and construction documents on active jobs under the guidance of project leaders. You will have the opportunity to participate in project meetings and site visits.

Position Overview

This is a non‑exempt, temporary position. All overtime hours are paid at a time‑and‑a‑half hourly rate.

Salary

The pay rate for this position is $31.50 an hour for interns awarded a bachelor's degree prior to the start of the internship.

• Monthly Way We Work stipend to assist with remote work and transit expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess a completed bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures or Architectural Engineering) prior to the start of the internship.

Transcripts must show completed courses in:

• Structural Analysis
• Mechanics of Materials
• Concrete
• Steel or Wood Design

Work Schedule

40‑hour work schedule, Monday through Friday.

Interns work Monday‑Thursday in our Orange County Irvine office. Interns have the option to work remotely on Fridays from home.

Application Requirements

Please provide transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses as well as a cover letter.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day. May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs. Duties require in‑person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Downtown Los Angeles for the training period. Following a satisfactory training period, a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week Monday through Thursday in the office, and Fridays from home may be accommodated.

Our Employees

Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions.

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions.

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.