Structural Engineering Intern - 2027

Kpffconsultingengineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

Paid holiday

Paid sick leave

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland offers a summer internship to learn day-to-day knowledge and skills to become a structural engineer. Interns gain consulting experience across design tasks, drawing coordination, and site visits, working with experienced structural engineers.

The program runs May–September, with preference for 10 weeks or more and in-office presence. Housing stipend and other benefits are provided; interns may become full-time engineers at KPFF Portland upon successful

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a structural engineering degree and continue with a master’s degree.
• Strong grasp of basic engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and information gathering skills.
• Interest in becoming a structural engineer after completing education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural engineering design tasks.
• Coordinate drawings with the team.
• Participate in construction site visits.
• Support construction administration services.

Skills

Structural engineering fundamentals

Written and verbal communication

Technical and organizational abilities

Research and information gathering

Desire to be a structural engineer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Job description

KPFF offers a summer 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 a summer 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, a housing stipend, and other benefits.

This opportunity will require an in-office presence and will not be a remote internship. The summer internship program runs between May and September, with flexibility based on the student's schedule. Preferred start prior to 3rd week of June and preferred extent to be 10 weeks or more.

Culture

At KPFF, interns are valued as key contributors to our success. We cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment that empowers individuals to take ownership of their projects. Interns at KPFF experience a dynamic workplace where autonomy and creativity are encouraged. Our team takes pride in mentoring interns and sharing professional insights to help shape the next generation of civil engineers.

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.