Summer Structural Engineering Intern — Growth & Housing Stipend

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Other benefits

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland offers a summer internship program designed to teach day-to-day structural engineering tasks. Interns gain exposure to design, drawing coordination, site visits, and construction administration alongside experienced engineers.

The internship serves as a pathway to potential full-time positions within KPFF's Portland office, with emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to be a structural engineer upon completion of education.
• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering; pursuing Master of Science 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural engineering design tasks.
• Coordinate drawings with project teams.
• Visit construction sites for observation and data collection.
• Support construction administration services.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical abilities

Organizational skills

Research skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

M.S. in Structural Engineering

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland offers a summer internship program designed to teach day-to-day structural engineering tasks. Interns gain exposure to design, drawing coordination, site visits, and construction administration alongside experienced engineers.

The internship serves as a pathway to potential full-time positions within KPFF's Portland office, with emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.