About the job
Are you ready to embark on an exciting engineering journey next summer? KPFF is seeking enthusiastic Protective Design Engineer Interns to become part of our dynamic teams in both San Francisco and Portland. This is your chance to apply your knowledge and skills to projects dedicated to enhancing the safety, resilience, and security of our built environment.
As a valued intern, you will actively contribute to projects that encompass blast analysis, progressive collapse assessments, anti-ram design, and structural hardening for a variety of clients including federal, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. You won’t just be observing; you’ll be immersed in the engineering process, gaining insights into how protective design collaborates with structural engineering to ensure the safety of people and critical facilities.
What to Expect:
- Hands-on Experience: Engage in protective design projects through the modeling, analysis, and design of structures that adhere to stringent safety and security standards.
- Unique Learning Opportunities: Discover advanced methods such as blast-load considerations and progressive collapse mitigation alongside knowledgeable protective design professionals.
- Comprehensive Mentorship: Benefit from the guidance of engineers who are experts in both structural and protective design.
- Field Exposure: Acquire experience in construction administration, participate in site visits, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and partners.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a team-oriented atmosphere where protective design intersects with structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
- Career Development: Develop a solid foundation in protective design that will give you a competitive edge as you transition into your engineering career.

