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About the Role
KPFF Consulting Engineers' Northern California Civil team is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in a consulting engineering environment. This role involves working alongside experienced engineers on active projects, learning the project lifecycle from planning to construction, and contributing to real project work.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and preparation of civil engineering plans, exhibits, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Assist with site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and other civil infrastructure design tasks.
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare and update drawings and design plans.
- Conduct research and gather project information needed to support engineering decisions.
- Participate in project meetings, design discussions, and internal coordination.
- Assist with field visits to observe site conditions and support project documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers and other project team members across a variety of assignments.
- Learn how technical design decisions connect to project goals, client needs, schedules, and construction considerations.
- Contribute ideas and ask questions while developing technical knowledge and professional skills.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Undergraduate candidates should have completed at least two years of engineering coursework and be entering their junior year or beyond by Summer 2027.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering consulting and learning through exposure to a variety of project types.
- Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles.
- General familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D through coursework, prior employment, or other project experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage responsibilities, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on assignments.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
- Willingness to learn new tools, technical concepts, and project-delivery processes.
- Prior internship or professional engineering experience is not required.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
Location
- San Francisco
- Roseville
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $23-$25 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Overtime pay
About the Company
- KPFF Consulting Engineers has over 65 years of experience in innovative, sustainable engineering for the built environment and complex infrastructure challenges.
- The team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting professional journeys with flexibility, generous benefits, and work-life integration.
- With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF's decentralized structure allows offices flexibility.
- KPFF offers a career adventure that celebrates expertise and fuels development, where autonomy and innovation converge.
- The culture fosters teamwork, ownership, and shared values, ensuring accomplishments are celebrated and career trajectory is in the individual's hands.
- KPFF is a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity, offering opportunities to leave a lasting mark on pioneering projects.
Equal Opportunity
- KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify.
- 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.