Structural Engineering Internship - Waterfront - Summer 2027
About The Position
Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for its San Diego office for Summer 2027. The intern will support design engineers through engineering and project administration, and assist with obtaining and reviewing information for marine, waterfront, and bridge design and analysis. The role involves work on waterfront structures and maritime projects, including analysis, design, inspections, construction administration, and coordination on multidisciplinary projects. The intern may assist with plans, specifications, calculations, reports, construction quantity estimates, field investigations, and review of design computations, shop drawings, and technical submittals. The position may also involve structural and construction site inspections and preparing inspection reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
- Be entering the final year of a qualified bachelor's degree program following the summer of employment.
- Complete coursework in Engineering Materials and Structural Analysis.
- Complete at least one material design course in reinforced concrete or structural steel.
- Work toward or already hold an EIT certification; having the certification is preferred.
- Have excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Successfully complete and pass a post-offer pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
- Be legally able to obtain employment in the U.S. and present the required documentation at hire.
- Be able to remain sedentary for prolonged periods, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Be a student in a master's degree track.
- Already have an EIT certification.
- Have at least one previous related internship; this is preferred but not required.
- Have the ability to perform field investigations.
- Have experience using AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad, and Bluebeam.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and design waterfront structures and perform inspections and other maritime project tasks.
- Perform structural analysis and design of marine structures such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, offshore platforms, mooring and berthing dolphins, catwalks, utility support structures, drainage structures, retaining walls, towers, and structural foundations.
- Support design using timber, structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, aluminum, and composite materials.
- Assist in developing plans, specifications, calculations, and reports.
- Help resolve design problems, including conducting field investigations or inspections, completing detailed design work, checking design computations performed by others, and coordinating design aspects within projects.
- Calculate construction quantity estimates.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, and others on multidisciplinary projects.
- Perform structural site inspections and prepare inspection reports.
- Provide office construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings and technical submittals.
- Perform construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
