Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-On Mentorship

KPFF Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holiday

Paid sick leave

Housing stipend

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers invites qualified students to join our summer internship program in the Portland office. You will gain hands-on experience in structural engineering, collaborating with seasoned professionals on design tasks, drawing coordination, and on-site visits.

Interns work alongside engineers committed to developing future talent, with opportunities to transition into full-time roles. The program runs May–September, with 10 weeks or more often preferred and in-office presence

Qualifications

• Desire to become a structural engineer.
• B.S. in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong technical and organizational abilities.
• Strong research and information gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural engineering design tasks.
• Coordinate drawings with project teams.
• Conduct construction site visits and observations.
• Support construction administration services.

Skills

Structural engineering foundations

Written and verbal communication

Organizational abilities

Research skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Master of Science in Structural Engineering (or similar)

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers invites qualified students to join our summer internship program in the Portland office. You will gain hands-on experience in structural engineering, collaborating with seasoned professionals on design tasks, drawing coordination, and on-site visits.

Interns work alongside engineers committed to developing future talent, with opportunities to transition into full-time roles. The program runs May–September, with 10 weeks or more often preferred and in-office presence