2023 Internship Structural Engineer for Bridge and Heavy Civil Structures

Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural Engineering Summer Internship

Are you looking for an unforgettable and fun intern experience? Hoping to join an organization with a great work environment? Wondering what it is really like to work in Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural design? KPFF Los Angeles Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural Group is looking for summer interns to join us for summer 2023!

This is a non-exempt, temporary position. All overtime hours are paid at a time-and-a-half hourly rate.

• • Real work environment & experience –2022 interns spent nearly 75% of their time on project work
  • Mentorship with skilled engineers & CAD designers
  • Hands-on training – nearly 25% of interns’ time is dedicated to training programs
  • Collaboration on interesting projects and visit active job sites
  • 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
  • Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
  • Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
  • Interns work Monday-Thursday in our Downtown office and have the option to work remotely on Fridays
  • Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!

Minimum Qualifications

• Junior or above working toward a BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Bridge design or structural engineering).
  • Transcripts must show completed courses in:
    • Structural Analysis
    • Mechanics of Materials
• Senior or above working toward a BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Bridge design and Structural engineering).
  • Transcripts must show completed courses in:
    • Structural Analysis
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Concrete
    • Steel or Wood Design
    • Bridge related classwork

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.

Link to job posting:https://www.kpff.com/job-details/1912/

To complete your application, submit unlocked PDFs of your most current transcripts for all undergraduate & graduate coursework along with a cover letter.

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

• What is exciting to you about a career in Structural Engineering?
• Who has most influenced you and why?

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.

Our Employees

Are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions.

Our Company

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides civil and structural engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, contractors, and institutional clients. Our Los Angeles Structural office is located at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions. KPFF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.