Civil and Structural High School Internship

We proudly participate in students educational and professional development. We give interns a glimpse into the civil and structural engineering profession and mentor them to develop transferable skillsets. At KPFF interns can find themselves collaborating with other engineers who are excited to share their professional experience. Each intern will walk away with a unique story to tell. We are looking for curious individuals who are willing to learn about engineering consulting and the construction industry. 

Our structural team consists of structural engineers working in a vast array of building design fields such as high-rise towers office buildings hospitals and medical centers parking garages and higher education buildings using a variety of building materials including steel concrete and mass timber. Our civil team works on a variety of projects from site development to utility infrastructure to regional stormwater facilities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our civil/structural team designs and evaluates bridge and heavy civil infrastructure including highway and pedestrian bridges marine structures retaining walls and culverts. 

You will participate in a fun dynamic and diverse educational program designed to introduce you to the civil and structural engineering professions. Through lessons and guided activities participants will learn about the engineering world including how to read and interpret drawings understand relevant codes and standards and explore the reasoning behind common design and construction practices. The program emphasizes learning how and why engineers approach problems in an office setting. 

We anticipate students to be in the office for three half days a week for four-five weeks in July and August. 

Qualifications :

• Interested in Math and Sciences 
• Effective written and verbal communication 
• Strong communicator and collaborator 

Additional Information :

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidates experience education and skills. The expected pay for a qualified candidate is $21.30.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern