Engineering-Structural - Intern

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San Diego, CA
In-Office
25-30
Internship
Other
The Role
Interns will assist local KPFF engineers, gaining hands-on training in civil and structural engineering through a range of projects. Responsibilities include applying structural engineering fundamentals learned in school.
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Company Description

KPFF offers our interns a work environment that fosters innovation and the exchange of ideas without the limitations of hierarchy.  This flat structure is the basis for our unique approach to building vibrant relationships with our clients and each other.  We are committed to teaching our interns how to become skilled engineers and will provide in-house, hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.

KPFF has been an industry leader in civil and structural engineering for over 60 years, working with architects, developers, and contractors to realize our clients’ vision for a successful project.  If you want to know why we are an industry leader, the answer is simple: our people and our clients.  We work with world-class professionals, and they trust us to get the job done.  In response to that trust, we hire people who are creative, highly skilled, and who approach each job with integrity and in the best interest of the client.

Job Description

The KPFF San Diego office is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2026 program!  This person will work closely with other local KPFF engineers, and will work out of our office in San Diego, California.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, references, and your transcript(s).

In your cover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts:

  • Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be challenging.  How did you work through it, and what was the outcome?
  • Who has most influenced you and why?

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current student who has completed as least 3 years of BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in structures.
  • Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework.
  • Understanding of structural engineering fundamentals (free body diagrams, P/V/M diagrams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering and in-process of obtaining Master’s degree in Civil/Structural.
  • Previous internship experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role.
  • Candidates with transcripts showing completed coursework in:
    • Structural Statics and Dynamics
    • Steel Design
    • Concrete Design
    • Wood Design
    • Seismic Analysis and Design

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.  KPFF benefits include worker’s comp insurance, sick and holiday paid time off, overtime pay, career development programs, and much more.

For more information on KPFF, please visit our web site at http://www.kpff.com

Qualified applicants only. No phone calls and no recruiters please.

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.

Top Skills

Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
1,359 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession.

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