Protective Design Engineer Internship Summer 2026

What are your plans for next summer At KPFF we are looking for Protective Design Engineer Interns to join our team of engineers in San Francisco and Portland who are eager to apply their skills to projects that focus on the safety resilience and security of the built environment.

As an intern with us you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that involve blast analysis progressive collapse evaluation anti-ram design and structural hardening for federal commercial and infrastructure clients. You wont just observe youll play an active role in the engineering process and learn how protective design integrates with structural engineering to safeguard people and critical facilities.

Heres what you can expect :

• Hands-on project work : Support protective design projects through modeling analysis and design of structures that meet rigorous safety and security criteria.
• Exposure to unique methods : Learn about blast-load considerations progressive collapse mitigation and advanced protective measures alongside experienced protective design specialists.
• Comprehensive mentorship : Receive guidance from engineers who are experts in both structural and protective design.
• Site and field exposure : Gain experience with construction administration site visits and interactions with multidisciplinary teams clients and partners.
• Team collaboration : Work in a collaborative environment where protective design intersects with structural civil and other engineering disciplines.
• Career development : Build a strong foundation in protective design that will set you apart as you enter the engineering profession.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements

Additional Information :

How to Apply

If youre excited to start your career with us submit your application online including a cover letter resume and your current unofficial transcripts. Please note that this internship requires you to be onsite and is not a remote position .

Compensation

KPFF is committed to recognizing the valuable contributions of our interns by offering compensation that reflects market standards and aligns with the local cost of living. This role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $30.00 to $34.00 based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to hourly pay interns at KPFF benefit from :

Our Culture

At KPFF interns are valued as key contributors to our success. We cultivate a collaborative innovative and supportive work environment that empowers individuals to take ownership of their projects. Interns at KPFF experience a dynamic workplace where autonomy and creativity are encouraged. Our team takes pride in mentoring interns and sharing professional insights to help shape the next generation of engineers.

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Intern

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1