2024 Bridge And Heavy Civil Internship

Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural Engineering Summer Internship
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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Transcripts/resume must show completed courses/projects in:
  • • Bridge related classwork

Application Process

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

Link to job posting: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=KPFF_2&cws=64&rid=2351

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 in the office may be accommodated.

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 Company

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides civil and structural engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, contractors, and institutional clients. Our Los Angeles Structural office is located at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions. KPFF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.