Civil Engineering Internship

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Seattle, WA

4d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Projects Group of KPFF is seeking an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior or Senior level Civil Engineering student for a summer internship in the Seattle Office. This internship is approximately 40 hours a week for up to 90 days. Responsibilities will vary depending on the project and individual intern, with work focusing on civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial, and waterfront infrastructure projects across the US, particularly on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest. KPFF frequently acts as prime consultants, tackling unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.

Requirements

Detail oriented and desire for continued learning
Willingness to work on a variety of projects
Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
General understanding of stormwater hydrology and hydraulics basics
General understanding of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Currently pursuing a Junior or Senior level Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Learning and applying civil design skills to make a difference.
Assist civil engineers with various tasks associated with project design, including calculations, plan production and review, and cost estimating.
Support engineers on meaningful projects, including the design of stormwater systems, water systems, and habitat restorations.
Exposure to different modeling software (InfoWater, EPA SWMM, WWHM, etc).
Collaborate with multiple engineers across disciplines on innovative projects including port facilities, fisheries habitat restoration, small boat harbors, marinas, and railway infrastructure.
Assist with project site visits. The applicant may be required to navigate through a jobsite and must comply with all Company and Site safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
Participate in an internship program that includes meeting other interns, attending weekly technical trainings, weekly site visits, and other events to meet other KPFF staff.