Civil Engineer Internship Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

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 www.kpff.com.

KPFF is seeking summer interns interested in experiencing the daily life of a Structural Engineer. We provide you with a summer packed with training programs to prepare you to be successful, activities to help you connect with our team, and real-world projects to apply your skills. At KPFF, 2 out of 3 of our interns return as full-time employees or return for another internship in the next year. 

Who We Are Looking For 

Students curious about Structural Engineering and wanting to understand the daily life of a Structural Engineer. We enjoy working with interns who are eager to contribute to their teams and who are interested in making connections and getting to know the people they work with. For this role you will need to have completed a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures or Architectural Engineering, prior to the start of the internship.

You are interested in Structural Engineering and would like the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of projects and conditions. You enjoy working with and learning from others to create work that you are proud of. You take the initiative to solve challenging problems and are a proactive team member.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in structural design, working closely with our experienced engineers on real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, develop your skills, meet other students who are in the same eld, and contribute to meaningful work. You will assist in the preparation of calculations and construction documents on active jobs under the guidance of project leaders. You will have the opportunity to participate in project meetings and site visits. 

Position Overview

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

Salary

The pay rate for this position is $31.50 an hour for interns awarded a bachelor's degree prior to the start of the internship.

Monthly Way We Work stipend to assist with remote work and transit expenses. 

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess a completed bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures or Architectural Engineering) prior to the start of the internship.  

Transcripts must show completed courses in: 

• Structural Analysis
• Mechanics of Materials
• Concrete
• Steel or Wood Design 

Work Schedule

40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday 
Interns work Monday-Thursday in our Orange County Irvine office. Interns have the option to work remotely on Fridays from home. 

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:

• Why have you decided to pursue Structural Engineering?
• Should you be selected, what are your goals & interests for this internship?

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 Orange County Irvine 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 at 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.