Entertainment Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI is seeking a motivated student for an Entertainment Engineering Internship to join our team for Summer 2027. This position offers hands-on experience supporting the design and development of entertainment-related projects, including unique structures and multidisciplinary engineering solutions, under the guidance of experienced engineers. Summer interns will work a 40-hour week, with at least 10 weeks of work required during the period from mid-May to the end of August. Interns will be assigned a dedicated supervisor and mentor, are required to attend planned activities. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the design and development of structural systems for entertainment and specialty projects
• Support testing of materials, preparation of specifications, and process studies
• Contribute to research investigations and the preparation of reports and technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on multidisciplinary design and engineering projects
• Assist with construction drawings for concrete, steel, and wood structures
• Participate in field activities, site observations, and construction administration tasks as needed
• Review input from project managers and make adjustments to design work as directed
• Gain exposure to all phases of design and project delivery within the entertainment engineering practice

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• This is an entry level position where no previous experience is required.
• Currently enrolled in an ABET-Accredited College Engineering Program

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• 3.0 GPA or higher

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.