Structural Engineering Intern

The Special
Projects
Group of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior, Senior or Graduate School level Structural Engineering student for a summer internship in the Tacoma 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 heavy civil, transportation and highways, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. We often work closely with contractors on alternative delivery projects, including design-build contracts.

• Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, member sizing and detailing, documentation, 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
• Structural analysis coursework, including moment and shear diagrams, load calculations, load paths, and mechanics of materials. Concrete, steel, foundation engineering, and/or timber coursework is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career as a structural engineer after college.

Job Description

The Special
Projects
Group of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior, Senior or Graduate School level Structural Engineering student for a summer internship in the Tacoma 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 heavy civil, transportation and highways, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. We often work closely with contractors on alternative delivery projects, including design-build contracts.

• Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, member sizing and detailing, documentation, 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
• Structural analysis coursework, including moment and shear diagrams, load calculations, load paths, and mechanics of materials. Concrete, steel, foundation engineering, and/or timber coursework is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career as a structural engineer after college.

• Ports, harbors and light industrial related projects on the waterfront for a variety of public and private clients
• Highway and roadway structures engineering, including bridges, retaining walls, and draining structures
• Container terminal infrastructure design
• Marinas & Ferry terminals
• Rail infrastructure
• Work done by other disciplines and supported by structures, including:
  • Fisheries Engineering; hatchery building and pond design, diversion and intake structures;
    Fish passage replacement
  • Stormwater conveyance and treatment and design
  • Environmental cleanup and habitat restoration
  • Waterway dredging

• 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…