Internships

Move Your Future Forward

Work on real-world projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build the skills, experience, and connections to kickstart your career.

Apply for Open Internships

Applications for KJ’s Summer Kickstart Internship Program open September 1.

3 interns stand in a conference room talking, smiling, and laughing. The intern on the left has long dark brown hair and a cardigan on. The intern in the middle has short red hair and is wearing a white polo. The intern on the right has short brown hair, facial hair, and wears a light green polo.
A close-up of interns' hands working to assemble a tall structure made out of pasta noodles and marshmallows - a team-building exercise.
Interns sit at a conference table listening to a presentation. A person with short, brown curly hair and a grey sweater is in focus and appears to be listening intently to a presenter.
Multiple interns, wearing fluorescent vests and hardhats, take a tour of a job site. 1 intern, with long brown hair and a white shirt, who is smiling, is in focus.
4 interns, wearing fluorescent vests and hardhats, stand in a room looking at a monitor displaying job site plans.
A group of interns, wearing fluorescent safety vests and hardhats, take a tour of a construction site. They look on as a KJ employee explains KJ's work at the site.
"My favorite part of the internship was the cross-functional intern project. Collaborating with interns from across the company, solving a real-world challenge, and learning from KJ leaders made it an unforgettable experience."
Lizzie
Intern
"One of the things that stood out most to me at KJ was how willing everyone was to help. Even though people worked in different offices across the country, everyone took the time to collaborate, share their knowledge, and support one another."
David
Intern

Internship FAQs

Your internship experience will be shaped by your skills, interests, and team. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and gain firsthand insight into a career at KJ.

As a Kickstart intern, you can expect:

  • Meaningful, hands-on project experience.
  • Dedicated mentorship and support.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Practical, career-ready skill building.
  • Networking opportunities with employees across the country.
  • Project site visits.
  • An in-person Kickstart event.
  • Working on a cross-functional engineering consulting project.

After applying, our team will review your application and keep you informed throughout the process. Selected candidates will interview with a recruiter and members of the local KJ team. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person.

Yes, this is a compensated internship.

Explore Our Projects

Since 1919, KJ has worked on a variety of water and environmental engineering projects including wastewater management, water filtration, and natural resource management. Click the button below to learn more about projects that KJ has worked on in recent years.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.