Kpff Consulting Engineers-posted 4 months ago
$28 - $32/Yr
Intern
Spokane, WA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

KPFF Spokane's Heavy Civil/ Structural Team is composed primarily of structural engineers who design and evaluate infrastructure that connects communities. Our work spans a wide range of bridge and heavy-civil projects, including highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, culverts that support fish passage, ferry terminals, piers, wharves, and structural inspections. We take pride in our collaborative approach to consulting, partnering with clients across the industry, from small local agencies, to state transportation departments, to architects and contractors. Our team contributes to projects that range from feasibility studies, to new construction, to rehabilitation, to retrofits, always with a focus on technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact. Located in downtown Spokane, our office is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Bridge Structural Engineering Internship. This position will provide the opportunity for you to dive headfirst into real-world projects from day one. You will integrate into our teams, and we are excited to share our professional experience with you as we work on projects together.

  • Assist experienced engineers in solving complex engineering problems and executing project goals.
  • Support engineers and CAD staff with design-related tasks such as calculations, plan production and review.
  • Utilize engineering and design software to contribute to project development.
  • Travel to project sites to observe existing conditions and active construction.
  • Apply core engineering principles and advanced mathematical techniques to tackle real-world challenges.
  • Build familiarity in navigating federal, state, and local regulations, while aligning with KPFF's and our clients' standards and practices.
  • Thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
  • Participate in our internship program, which provides additional career growth and networking opportunities specific to the structural engineering consultant industry.
  • Currently pursuing an ABET accredited bachelor's or masters (BSCE/MSCE) degree in civil engineering, with a focus on structural engineering.
  • Completion of two or more design courses (concrete, steel, wood, or masonry) by the start of the 2026 internship.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Desire for continued learning.
  • Subsidized STA bus
  • Paid holidays during your internship
  • Paid sick and mental health time
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