Structural Engineering Intern - 2027

About KPFF St. Louis

KPFF St. Louis has flourished into a team of 34 professionals, including 25 dedicated structural engineers, delivering innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for our clients. Our foundation is built on fostering strong relationships, providing excellent service, and being a trusted and valued member of the design team. Our diverse portfolio spans all building types, encompassing academic, healthcare, commercial, industrial, hospitality, housing, and parking projects, including new construction, renovations, expansions, structural assessments, and seismic evaluations.

About KPFF Consulting Engineers

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, champions Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With over 63 years of experience, our decentralized structure empowers our 1,500 team members in 36 nationwide offices, offering abundant flexibility and growth opportunities. Rooted in Seattle since 1960, KPFF excels as a collaborative team of consulting professionals driving innovative solutions and sustainable design.

Internship Overview

The structural internship provides an opportunity for structural engineering students to work in a wide variety of building design fields such as educational facilities, healthcare and wellness facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, parking structures, performing arts venues, hospitality and multi-family housing, governmental institutions, and historic renovation projects. Applicants must be motivated and possess excellent written and verbal skills. Job responsibilities vary depending on available projects at the time of the internship.

What the Internship Offers

• The opportunity to work among a diverse team doing real world project work
• Comprehensive guidance from smart, enthusiastic, experienced engineers
• A chance to learn construction administration services, including attending site visits
• A unique story to tell at the end of the internship

Internship Duration

Internships typically last 2.5 to 6 months depending upon candidate's availability, with full-time hours during the summer. Exact start and end dates may vary depending on the student's availability.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
• Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs
• Occasionally project site visits where you will perform field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain
• Must comply with all safety requirements in the office and on job sites

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in structures
• Completion of at least two design courses (e.g., concrete, steel, wood, or masonry) by the start of the internship
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in coursework
• Basic knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals (e.g., free body diagrams, P/V/M diagrams)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical and organizational abilities, with an ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Previous internship experience in a structural or civil engineering role
• Completed coursework in Structural Statics and Dynamics, Steel Design, Concrete Design, Wood Design, and Seismic Analysis and Design