Structural Engineering Intern - Waterfront - Summer 2026
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 an intern to join our Honolulu office for Summer of 2026. 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
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil engineering with a Structural Emphasis
- Must be a rising Junior in your Bachelor's degree program
- Working towards an EIT certification
- Ability to perform field investigations
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A Master's degree student is preferred
- At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
- Any experience in finite element analysis, AutoCAD, or consulting a plus
Responsibilities
- Analysis, design, inspection of waterfront structures, asset management, and other maritime projects
- Structural analysis and design with timber, steel, concrete and composite materials
- Prestressed concrete analysis and design
- Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed
- 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 quantity estimates
- Work closely with other architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
- Office construction administration including review of shop drawings and technical submittals
- Perform construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
