Job Description

The KPFF San Diego office is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2026 program! This person will work closely with other local KPFF engineers onsite at our office in San Diego, California.

How to Apply: To be considered, you’ll need to provide three items: resume, cover letter, and your current unofficial transcripts. Start by submitting your resume online or using an Easy Apply option. You’ll receive a follow-up email with a link where you can upload your cover letter and transcripts. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything ready at once, you’ll have a chance to add the rest after applying. Your application will be complete once all three items are submitted.

** In your cover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts:**

• Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be challenging. How did you work through it, and what was the outcome?
• Who has most influenced you and why?

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current student who has completed as least 3 years of BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in structures.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework.
• Understanding of structural engineering fundamentals (free body diagrams, P/V/M diagrams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering and in-process of obtaining Master’s degree in Civil/Structural.
• Previous internship experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role.
• Candidates with transcripts showing completed coursework in:
  • Structural Statics and Dynamics
  • Steel Design
  • Concrete Design
  • Wood Design
  • Seismic Analysis and Design

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. KPFF benefits include worker’s comp insurance, sick and holiday paid time off, overtime pay, career development programs, and much more.

For more information on KPFF, please visit our web site at http://www.kpff.com

Qualified applicants only. No phone calls and no recruiters please.

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.