Civil Engineering Intern
BKF
Civil Engineering Intern
BKF
A/E/C firm delivering infrastructure projects.
BKF · Redwood City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12
Workplace: on_site
Department: Region A
Are you a passionate civil engineering student looking for hands-on experience?
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the third year in a row.
We’re seeking Civil Engineering Interns with an interest in land development, water resources, or transportation engineering. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area, CA, available for 10 weeks during the summer of 2027, and open to contributing to a range of public and private infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include supporting design and permitting efforts, preparing technical reports and plan sets, assisting with field investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The intern will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with opportunities to engage directly with clients and gain exposure to project lifecycle phases from planning through construction.
Responsibilities
Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and 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 high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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BKF is a full-service engineering, surveying, and construction management firm serving the Western United States. It delivers planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management across Transportation, Water, Government, and Land Development markets, backed by 110+ years of experience and about 800 professionals across 20+ offices. Its work relies on deep expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative approach to solve complex infrastructure challenges for communities and clients. Unlike firms that focus on a narrow niche, BKF provides end-to-end services from initial planning through construction oversight, combining multidisciplinary capabilities with a regional footprint. The company’s goal is to build with purpose by delivering high-quality, reliable solutions that improve client satisfaction and public outcomes.
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