Structural Engineering Intern
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
The Special
Projects
Group of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior, Senior or Graduate School level Civil Engineering student for a summer internship in the Long Beach Office of our Special Projects Group. The Structural Engineering Summer Internship being offered is approximately 40 hours a week for up to 90 days depending on candidate’s availability. Job responsibilities will vary depending on the project and individual intern.
Our work leans toward civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast. We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.
- Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, plan production and review, and cost estimating.
- Assist with project site visits. The applicant may be required to navigate through a jobsite and must comply with all Company and Site safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
About the Role:
The Special
Projects
Group of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior, Senior or Graduate School level Civil Engineering student for a summer internship in the Long Beach Office of our Special Projects Group. The Structural Engineering Summer Internship being offered is approximately 40 hours a week for up to 90 days depending on candidate’s availability. Job responsibilities will vary depending on the project and individual intern.
Our work leans toward civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast. We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.
- Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, plan production and review, and cost estimating.
- Assist with project site visits. The applicant may be required to navigate through a jobsite and must comply with all Company and Site safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project team members and clients on a variety of projects
- Detail oriented and desire for continued learning
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
- Willingness to work on a variety of projects
- Concrete, steel, and timber coursework
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Container terminal infrastructure design and construction support
- Ports; wharf design, waterway dredging, terminal operations building, rail infrastructure
- Ferry terminals
- Fisheries Engineering; hatchery building and pond design, diversion and intake structures
- Marinas
- Site Development for various types of projects including Industrial, Commercial, Residential
- Street Improvement Projects
- Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
- Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
- Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
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