About the role#
BKF Engineers is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position. You will work on a range of public and private infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from planning through construction.
What you'll do#
- Support design and permitting efforts.
- Prepare technical reports and plan sets.
- Assist with field investigations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform geometric calculations and plot cross-sections, profiles, and other design elements.
- Conduct routine hydraulics calculations to support engineering designs.
- Assist with site grading calculations and prepare associated plots.
- Utilize computer and CAD systems for drafting and design documentation.
- Collect and analyze data from public agencies to support project planning and permitting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. program in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent.
- 1 to 2 years of academic coursework in civil engineering or internship experience.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to follow technical direction and collaborate effectively.
- Basic understanding of land development, water resources, or transportation engineering is preferred.
- Familiarity with CAD software and hydraulic modeling tools is preferred.
- Experience conducting field investigations or working with public agencies is preferred.
- Exposure to grading, drainage, or transportation design tasks is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Redwood City, San Jose, San Francisco, Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers is a civil engineering firm founded in 1915. Based in Oakland, California, the company maintains multiple offices across the state. It provides services including surveying, land planning, and engineering to clients such as developers, government agencies, and educational institutions. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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