Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship

2026 Bridge and Heavy Civil Summer Internship

• Intern
• Sub-Discipline:
  Heavy Civil Engineering
• Discipline:
  Structural Engineering
• Compensation: USD 29.5 - USD 31.5 - hourly

At KPFF Consulting Engineers
, we are more than just an engineering design firm
. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges
. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being
, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits
, and a
collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide
, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at .

Are you looking for an unforgettable and fun intern experience? Hoping to join an organization with a great work environment? Considering a career in Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural design? KPFF Los Angeles Bridge and Heavy Civil Structural Group is looking for summer interns to join us for summer 2026!

This is a non-exempt, temporary position. All overtime hours are paid at a time-and-a-half hourly rate.

• Real work environment & experience
• Mentorship with skilled engineers & CAD designers
• Hands-on training – nearly 25% of interns’ time is dedicated to training programs
• Collaboration on interesting projects and visit active job sites
• 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
• Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
• Interns work Monday-Thursday in our Downtown office and have the option to work remotely on Fridays from home
• Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!
• Students who have completed their Junior year at the start of the summer will be paid $29.50/hr.
• Students who have completed their Bachelor's degree at the start of the summer will be paid $31.50/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a completed Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures and Bridge Engineering) prior to start of the internship.
• Transcripts must show completed courses in:
  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Concrete
  • Steel or Wood Design
  • Bridge related classwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in Bridge Competition

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.

Please provide transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses as well as a cover letter. In your cover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts:

• What is exciting to you about a career in Bridge Design or Heavy Civil?
• Who has most influenced you and why?
• Describe a time when you were a part of a team and what you think made it successful.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Downtown Los Angeles for the training period.
• 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.

Our Employees

Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions.

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and in the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.