Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2027
- Pay
- $25 – $30 per hour
- Location
- San Diego, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- structural statics
- steel design
- concrete design
- seismic analysis and design
Also useful
- wood design
- structural dynamics
About the role
The KPFF San Diego office is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2027 program! This person will work closely with other local KPFF engineers, and will work out of our office in San Diego, California.
How to Apply: To be considered, you’ll need to provide three items: resume, cover letter, and your current unofficial transcripts. Start by submitting your resume online or using an Easy Apply option. You’ll receive a follow-up email with a link where you can upload your cover letter and transcripts. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything ready at once, you’ll have a chance to add the rest after applying. Your application will be complete once all three items are submitted.
In your cover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts
Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be challenging. How did you work through it, and what was the outcome?
Minimum Qualifications
- Current student who has completed as least 3 years of BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in structures.
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework.
- Understanding of structural engineering fundamentals (free body diagrams, P/V/M diagrams, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering and in-process of obtaining Master’s degree in Civil/Structural.
- Previous internship experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role.
Candidates with transcripts showing completed coursework in
- Structural Statics and Dynamics
- Steel Design
- Concrete Design
- Wood Design
- Seismic Analysis and Design
Pay and benefits
The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. KPFF benefits include worker’s comp insurance, sick and holiday paid time off, overtime pay, career development programs, and much more.
Qualified applicants only. No phone calls and no recruiters please.
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About the Company
KPFF offers our interns a work environment that fosters innovation and the exchange of ideas without the limitations of hierarchy. This flat structure is the basis for our unique approach to building vibrant relationships with our clients and each other. We are committed to teaching our interns how to become skilled engineers and will provide in-house, hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.
KPFF has been an industry leader in civil and structural engineering for over 60 years, working with architects, developers, and contractors to realize our clients’ vision for a successful project. If you want to know why we are an industry leader, the answer is simple: our people and our clients. We work with world-class professionals, and they trust us to get the job done. In response to that trust, we hire people who are creative, highly skilled, and who approach each job with integrity and in the best interest of the client.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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.
From KPFF Consulting Engineers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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