2026 Structural Engineer Summer Internship - Seniors and MS Students

Kpff Consulting Engineers

The Role

Overview

Summer structural engineering internship performing design calculations and docs.

Key Responsibilities

  • item lifting

Tasks

-May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.

Requirements

  • computer use
  • attendance
  • mechanics
  • materials

What You Bring

-Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day. -Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Orange County Irvine for the training period. -Mechanics of Materials

Benefits

-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.

The Company

About Kpff Consulting Engineers

-Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs. -Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures. -Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems. -Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S. -Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Bridge Engineering

Business Operations

Civil Engineering

Construction Project Management

Engineering Dive Inspection

Engineering-Led Design

Environmental

Inspection

Evaluation

Repair

Rehabilitation

Bridges

Highways

Airports

Transit Facilities

Infrastructure

Structural Engineering

Forensic Analysis

Structural Load Testing

Service Life Evaluation

Load Testing

Materials Performance Testing

Nondestructive Evaluation