Internships

Welcome! ZFA offers a unique internship program that mirrors the everyday life of our employees—this includes working on real projects, getting hands-on experience from jobsites, expanding your skills, and having some fun! Take a look into A Day in the Life…

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Go to Site Visits

“I strengthened my knowledge of wood and steel design, gained exposure to reinforced concrete and cold-formed steel, and supported the SE2050 team by performing life cycle analyses on two projects. I also enhanced my drafting skills by producing details for various projects, deepening my understanding of building systems.”

-Leilani Lau, Intern, Summer 2025

Expand Your Skillset

“ZFA was beneficial in the sense that I got to experience all stages of building development and work on a variety of projects ranging from high-end residential homes to an elementary school…the tasks were never repetitive, and I had so much variety to work with. Learning the tools used for structural engineering was a never-ending educational experience.”

-Ryan Luu, Intern, Summer 2025

Have Fun!

“My favorite part of the experience was working with the other interns and engineers at the company…collaborating on projects, going on site visits, and spending time together at the happy hours. Everyone was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive, which made my experience more enjoyable.”

-Kelly Lu, Intern, Summer 2025

Become an Intern

Start your journey with us. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss a summer internship at one of our offices. Please complete the form below to express your interest.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive each year, we encourage candidates to connect with us at career fairs attended by ZFA, as this may increase your chances of being considered.

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Team Members Who Started as Interns

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"You are given a lot of real project experience as an intern and are not constrained to just doing calculations and drawings. I developed in my drafting and detailing skills and learned a lot about existing buildings...which provided better context for how buildings are constructed and how they behave."
Tommy Sidebottom, PE

Former Intern Summer 2017

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"As an intern I felt supported and excited to learn new things...I really enjoyed both the variety of projects I got to be a part of and the people I spent my summer getting to know. During my time at ZFA, I've had the opportunity to work on everything from a smaller anchorage project to a 7-story apartment building."
Cameron Grant

Former Intern Summer 2022

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"During my internship I liked the casual office culture and the varied project types and sizes that promised a lot of learning opportunities. I appreciate that ZFA is employee-owned, meaning engineer-owned. Support and opportunities to grow yourself as an engineer are always available."
Matt Ramos, PE

Former Intern Summer 2017

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"My internship allowed me to bridge academic training with professional practice, translating design concepts into buildable and compliant solutions. I chose to work for ZFA because ZFA’s highly collaborative culture and innovative approach to design align with my values."
Steffi Win, PE

Former Intern Summer 2022

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"My internship at ZFA opened my eyes to how much growth I had ahead of me...I was excited to return to ZFA because I knew that there were challenges that would make me grow, and many mentors to guide and lift me up."
Owen Hodges

Former Intern Summer 2023