Engineering - Structural Internship
About the Role:
The Special Projects Division of KPFF is growing and looking for an ambitious and initiative-driven Junior or Senior level Structural Engineering student for a summer internship in the Seattle Office of our Special Projects Group.
The Structural Engineering Summer Internship being offered is approximately 40 hours a week for up to 90 days depending on candidate's availability.
Job responsibilities will vary depending on the project and individual intern.
Our work leans toward civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions.
We frequently function as prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Assist a structural engineer with various tasks associated with the project design, including calculations, plan production and review, and cost estimating.
* Assist with project site visits.
The applicant may be required to navigate through a jobsite and must comply with all Company and Site safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
Who We're Looking For:
* Ability to work collaboratively with project team members and clients on a variety of projects
* Detail oriented and desire for continued learning
* Clear communication and writing skills
* General understanding of stormwater hydrology and hydraulics basics
* General understanding of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Example of Projects:
* Ports, harbors and light industrial related projects on the waterfront for a variety of public and private
* Stormwater conveyance and treatment and design
* Environmental cleanup and habitat restoration
* Container terminal infrastructure design
* Marinas Ferry terminals
* Waterway dredging
* Fisheries Engineering; hatchery building and pond design, diversion and intake structures; Fish passage replacement
* Rail infrastructure
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
* Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
* Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
* Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
Culture and Benefits:
Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development.
Here, autonomy and innovation converge, empowering you to tackle complex challenges and blossom into a consulting trailblazer.
Our culture fosters teamwork, ownership, and common values, ensuring that your accomplishments are celebrated, and your career trajectory is in your hands.
At KPFF, we're not just coworkers; we're a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity, offering you the chance t...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Seattle, US-WA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: KPFF Consulting Engineers
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 2915
- Posted: 2024-08-28 08:45:02 -
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