Architecture and Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2025

Moffatt & Nichol•New Orleans, LA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a bright individual to do a 12-week dual Structural and Architectural internship in our New Orleans Waggoner and Ball office. About Moffatt & Nichol: Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, before the start of a Masters Degree program
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above; required
Previous community building skill imperative
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willingness to travel
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Responsibilities

Analysis, design, inspection of waterfront and transportation structures
Structural analysis and design with steel, reinforced concrete and composite materials
Prestressed concrete analysis and design
Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports
Help resolve design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
Calculate construction quantities
Work closely with other engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
In-office construction administration including review of shop drawings and technical submittals
Assists the Design Team to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients/projects
Produces drawings to create and document architectural designs
Assists in development, review and revision of production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
Assists in design analysis and compilation of specifications for basic to complex architectural assignments
Assists in preparation of finished material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
Assists with coordination of outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants
Reviews building codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
Takes initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods
Research construction materials and systems
Assists supervisor in review and preparation of marketing materials and overall proposal preparation