Structural Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Structural Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 role is onsite in Seattle, WA. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour. The intern supports KPFF Seattle’s Structural Team, which designs buildings serving communities, including towers, hospitals, parking structures, and higher education facilities. The intern contributes to real project work alongside experienced engineers and CAD staff, applying engineering fundamentals to design tasks, calculations, plan production, and review. The role also provides exposure to project sites, fabrication facilities, regulations, and engineering practice.

What you'll do

• Assist experienced engineers with engineering problems and project goals
• support engineers and CAD staff with design tasks, calculations, plan production, and review
• use engineering and design software in project development
• travel to project sites and fabrication facilities to observe conditions and construction
• apply engineering principles and mathematical techniques
• build familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations
• participate in workshops and Q&A with senior engineers and principals. Responsibilities vary by team, project, and intern interests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural engineering intern

summer 2027

seattle wa

kpff consulting engineers

structural engineering

civil engineering

design calculations

plan production

engineering software

project sites

$28–$32/hr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Subsidized ORCA bus and rail pass
• paid holidays during the internship
• paid sick and mental health time
• in-office bike storage and lockers
• access to in-building gym and locker rooms.

Why this role

For Summer 2027. Applicants must be pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus and have completed, be taking, or plan to complete at least two design courses by the internship start. The posting lists an on-site Seattle office requirement.

About the employer

KPFF Consulting Engineers is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.