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2025 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship

Company Description

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

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

Job Description

Are you looking for an unforgettable and fun intern experience? Hoping to join an organization with a
great work environment? Considering a career in Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural design? KPFF Los
Angeles Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural Group is looking for summer interns to join us for summer
2024!

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

Real work environment & experience
Mentorship with skilled engineers & CAD designers
Hands-on training – nearly 25% of interns’ time is dedicated to training programs
Collaboration on interesting projects and visit active job sites
40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
Interns work Monday-Thursday in our Downtown office and have the option to work remotely on Fridays from home
Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!
Students who have completed their Junior year at the start of the summer will be paid $28.50/hr.
Students who have completed their Bachelor's degree at the start of the summer will be paid $30.50/hr.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate working toward a BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Bridge design or structural engineering).
Transcripts must show completed courses in:
- Structural Analysis
- Mechanics of Materials
- Concrete
- Steel or Wood Design
- Bridge related classwork

Preferred Qualifications

Participation in Bridge Competition

Additional Information

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.

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

What is exciting to you about a career in Bridge Design or Heavy Civil?
Who has most influenced you and why?
Describe a time when you were a part of a team and what you think made it successful.

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 with a 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 5 PM 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 through Thursday 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 approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions.

Our Offices

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

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.

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What You Should Know About 2025 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship, KPFF Consulting Engineers

Are you ready to kickstart your career in civil engineering? KPFF Consulting Engineers in Los Angeles is seeking enthusiastic interns for our 2025 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship. At KPFF, we believe that engineering can be both innovative and sustainable, and our team culture fosters a balance between work and play. You’ll be joining a vibrant group where real-world experience awaits, as our summer internship program is designed to immerse you in hands-on projects and mentorship under skilled engineers. Expect to spend about 25% of your time in focused training programs, preparing you for exciting challenges in bridge design and heavy civil structures. You’ll collaborate on interesting projects and get the chance to visit active job sites, all while working in our friendly Downtown office. We offer flexibility with a hybrid work schedule, generous stipends for remote work, and a fun, collaborative atmosphere. Plus, as a student who has completed your junior year, you'll earn $28.50 an hour, going up to $30.50 if you’ve completed your bachelor’s! If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey with KPFF, seize the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in an environment that thrives on innovation and teamwork.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for 2025 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship Role at KPFF Consulting Engineers

What are the main responsibilities of the 2025 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship at KPFF Consulting Engineers?

As a summer intern at KPFF Consulting Engineers, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with skilled engineers on various bridge design projects, receiving hands-on training in structural engineering principles, and assisting in field visits to active job sites. You will also engage in training sessions, learning about the complexities of heavy civil structures while contributing to real-world projects.