CAD Internship –Infrastructure Engineering - Summer 2026

Moffatt & Nichol • Honolulu, HI

95d • $18 - $23

About The Position

We are actively looking for a CAD intern to join our Honolulu office. Moffatt & Nichol is recognized as a worldwide leader in waterfront infrastructure projects. This successful candidate should be passionate about designing practical engineering solutions to solve contemporary challenges. At Moffatt & Nichol our entry level CAD Designers are mentored and supported by talented, creative team members here in Hawaii and Worldwide. 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

• Pursuing a degree in a CAD or Engineering Technology related pathway
• Have taken classes in AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D required
• A copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for the internship
• Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer) proof of U.S. citizenship and clear results of a thorough background check that may include but is not limited to credit and criminal history
• 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

• Transform initial rough designs and mark-ups into finished working documents
• Draft detailed drawings of structures and installations such as cargo terminals, marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls and coastal structures (beaches, revetments, breakwaters and jetties)
• Review engineering drawings to ensure adherence to established standards
• Compute volumes of excavations and fill for dredging and earthmoving projects
• Assist designers and senior technicians with preparation of engineering drawing packages

Benefits

• Base salary range: $18.00 to $23.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree