Portland Civil + Survey

Land Surveying Internship - 2025

We are seeking 2 students for a Summer internship position with our Survey Group in Portland, which runs May-August or June-September (depending on the student's school schedule). We are looking for people who want to be challenged -- you will work on real projects starting on day one! You will have opportunities to work on a crew out in the field and assist our Survey Office Technicians with CAD, performing a variety of tasks and drawing from the experience and resources of all the professionals in the firm.

Qualifications

· Minimum age = 16 years

· Available to work full-time (40 hours per week; Monday-Friday) Pay = $21/hour

· Effective communication skills and able to work effectively in a team environment

· Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

· Able to stand or walk for several hours (may occasionally encounter challenging terrain)

We plan to review resumes and contact qualified applicants in early February to schedule virtual interviews, with the goal to finalize the internship decisions by mid-March. To be considered for this paid internship, please include a cover letter with your resume.

Company

KPFF is a collaborative and creative team of civil and structural engineers and surveyors that thrive on designing innovative solutions for projects of all scales. KPFF is a leader in sustainable design, providing our clients with visionary, environmentally sensitive and technically advanced services. Our company is large (1,300+ employees across 22 offices), but each office is self-directed and has its own unique culture and specialties. KPFF is nimble and operates day-to-day with the flexibility of a small firm. We have a talented group of collaborative and dedicated engineers and surveyors in a family-friendly, business casual environment.

The Portland Civil + Survey office (including Eugene and Washington DC staff) consists of 106 employees including 41 PEs and 3 PLSs. We are proud to share that 28% of our staff are former interns. Our core Civil practice focuses on site development, public utility and roadway infrastructure, parks and trails, and innovative stormwater management. Our Survey team focuses on boundary staking, topo surveying, construction layout, drone missions, and building inspections. We work on many different and exciting design projects including education and healthcare facilities, national parks, cultural centers, zoos and museums, as well as government and international facilities. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and we work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions.

KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships, we encourage participation in team sports (co-ed indoor soccer and summer softball) and plan frequent social activities and events.

KPFF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.