Seattle Structural Engineering Internship — On‑Site, Real Projects

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized transit pass

Paid holidays during internship

Paid sick time

Job summary

KPFF Seattle’s Structural Team invites you to join Summer 2027 as a Structural Engineering Intern. You’ll work on real projects alongside licensed engineers, contributing to analyses, plans, and design tasks under experienced mentors.

You will apply fundamentals of civil/structural engineering, learn design software, visit project sites, and gain exposure to codes and construction practices in a collaborative office setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing ABET accredited BS/MS in civil engineering with structural focus.
• Completion of two+ design courses (concrete/steel/wood/masonry) by Summer 2027 internship.
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Teamwork and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers with problem solving and project goals.
• Support CAD staff with design tasks, calculations, plan production and reviews.
• Utilise engineering software to contribute to project development.
• Travel to project sites and observation of conditions and construction.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mathematics

Education

ABET accredited bachelor's or master's in civil engineering (structural focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETABS

Engineering software

Job description

KPFF Seattle’s Structural Team invites you to join Summer 2027 as a Structural Engineering Intern. You’ll work on real projects alongside licensed engineers, contributing to analyses, plans, and design tasks under experienced mentors.

You will apply fundamentals of civil/structural engineering, learn design software, visit project sites, and gain exposure to codes and construction practices in a collaborative office setting.