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At KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm . For over 60 years, wehave dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment andtackles complex infrastructure challenges . Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being ,supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits , and acollaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide , KPFF’s decentralized structure allows eachoffice the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths . Learn more at .

Job Description

KPFF is seeking summer interns interested in experiencing the daily life of a Structural Engineer. Weprovide you with a summer packed with training programs to prepare you to be successful, activities tohelp you connect with our team, and real-world projects to apply your skills. At KPFF, 2 out of 3 of ourinterns return as full-time employees or return for another internship in the next year.

Who We Are Looking For

Students curious about Structural Engineering and wanting to understand the daily life of a StructuralEngineer. We enjoy working with interns who are eager to contribute to their teams and who areinterested in making connections and getting to know the people they work with. For this role you willneed to have completed a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures orArchitectural Engineering, prior to the start of the internship.

You are interested in Structural Engineering and would like the opportunity to be exposed to a widerange of projects and conditions. You enjoy working with and learning from others to create work thatyou are proud of. You take the initiative to solve challenging problems and are a proactive team member.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Structural Engineering , you will gain hands-on experience in structural design, workingclosely with our experienced engineers on real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to applyyour academic knowledge, develop your skills, meet other students who are in the same field, andcontribute to meaningful work. You will assist in the preparation of calculations and constructiondocuments on active jobs under the guidance of project leaders. You will have the opportunity toparticipate in project meetings and site visits.

Position Overview

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

Salary

The pay rate for this position is $30.50 an hour for interns awarded a bachelor's degree prior to the start of the internship.

Monthly Way We Work stipend to assist with remote work and transit expenses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess a completed bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures orArchitectural Engineering) prior to the start of the internship.

Transcripts must show completed courses in:

  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Concrete
  • Steel or Wood Design


Additional Information

Work Schedule

40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
Interns work Monday-Thursday in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Interns have the option to workremotely on Fridays from home.

Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere willnot be considered.

Please provide transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses as well as a cover letter. In yourcover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts:

  • Why have you decided to pursue Structural Engineering?
  • Should you be selected, what are your goals & interests for this internship?

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 witha computer for several hours per day.
  • May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
  • Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5PM at our office in Downtown Los Angeles for the training period.
  • Following a satisfactory training period, a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week Monday throughThursday in the office, and Fridays from home may be accommodated.

Our Employees

Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approachand passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity.They value , are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and findingsolutions.

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowingpeople to pursue their passions.

This employer 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 , , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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