Structural Bridge Internship
About the Role
The Special Projects Division of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior, Senior or Graduate School level Structural Engineering student for a summer internship in the Seattle Office of our Special Projects Group. The Structural Bridge Engineering Summer Internship being offered is approximately 40 hours a week for up to 90 days depending on candidate’s availability. Job responsibilities will vary depending on the project and individual intern. Our work leans toward heavy civil, transportation and highways, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. We often work closely with contractors on alternative delivery projects, including design-build contracts.
Responsibilities
- Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, member sizing and detailing, documentation, plan production and review, and cost estimating.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively with project team members and clients on a variety of projects
- Detail oriented and desire for continued learning
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering
- Willingness to work on a variety of projects
- Structural analysis coursework, including moment and shear diagrams, load calculations, load paths, and mechanics of materials
- Concrete, steel, foundation engineering, and/or timber coursework is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Interest in pursuing a career as a structural engineer after college
Projects
- Design of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other structures for multiple clients and uses
- Highway and roadway structures designed to carry and protect vehicular traffic
- Fish passages and other structures designed to revive and restore natural habitat in and around the built environment
- Pedestrian and trail structures designed to carry and protect pedestrians and bicyclists
- Evaluation of existing structures to carry intended loading, including load ratings and rehabilitation design
Physical Demands And Work Environment
- Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
- Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
- Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.