KPFF Consulting Engineers

Structural Engineering Intern

Description

KPFF offers an internship program designed to provide qualified candidates with an opportunity to learn the day-to-day knowledge and skills necessary to become a structural engineer. Internships also provide KPFF with the opportunity to get to know potential future KPFF employees. 

KPFF Birmingham is looking to provide internships with the goal that those internships turn into full-time engineering positions. Many KPFF employees, including KPFF Birmingham’s principal-in-charge, began their careers with KPFF as interns.

KPFF is dedicated to providing an engaging and informative experience for its interns. Additionally, if someone has a desire to complete an internship outside of a summer schedule, KPFF is willing to work out a schedule with outstanding applicants while they attend school. Interns have the opportunity to work one-on-one with all levels of the organization; from principals to project engineers to drafting technicians. Our interns gain valuable consulting experience ranging from structural engineering design tasks, drawing coordination tasks, construction site visits, and construction administration services. An intern's job duties may vary week-to-week, but every intern will work alongside experienced structural engineers committed to developing future engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to be a structural engineer upon completion of their education.
• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor of Science degree in civil or architectural engineering with emphasis in structural engineering and continuing on for a Master of Science degree in structural engineering (or similar).
• Preference given for completion of structural analysis and design classes in concrete, steel, masonry, or wood.
• Preference given for those enrolled in or open to pursuing Master’s level courses in structural engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong grasp of basic structural engineering fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong technical and organizational abilities.
• Strong research and information gathering skills.

Application Instructions

To be considered for a paid internship position, please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume. Please note we offer competitive compensation, paid holiday, paid sick leave and other benefits; however, we do not provide housing accommodations.

This opportunity requires an in-office presence and will not be a remote internship.

KPFF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

KPFF expects to begin interviews by late-January and make final selections by beginning of March (at the latest).