2027 Civil Engineering Intern

About the Role

BKF Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern with an interest in land development, water resources, or transportation engineering. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area, CA, and open to contributing to a range of public and private infrastructure projects. This internship offers an opportunity to grow your career with intention in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage directly with clients.
• Gain exposure to project lifecycle phases from planning through construction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. program in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of academic coursework in civil engineering and/or internship experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow technical direction and collaborate effectively.
• Basic understanding of land development, water resources, or transportation engineering (preferred).
• Familiarity with CAD software and hydraulic modeling tools (preferred).
• Experience conducting field investigations or working with public agencies (preferred).
• Exposure to grading, drainage, or transportation design tasks (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting.
• Exposure to a high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $24.00 - $33.00.
• Opportunity to work on iconic projects along the West Coast.
• Access to snacks and drinks daily.
• A workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Unlimited training opportunities and an Internship Advisor Program.
• Vibrant company culture with engaging events and activities.
• Involvement in Employee Resource Groups.