Transportation Engineering Intern – Rail Specialty - 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 a Transportation Engineering Intern interested in Rail Engineering to join our Long Beach 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
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in Transportation or Rail Engineering
- A Junior in their program is highly preferred
- Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Experience preparing drawings/detailing plans using MicroStation and/or Auto-CAD through drafting classes or other CAD experience
- 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
- EIT certification preferred
- At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Participates in the design and preparation of horizontal and vertical track alignments, typical sections and details to be included in conceptual sketches, plans and exhibits
- Performs design calculations, prepares sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment
- Studies, evaluates and documents design criteria and researches applicable codes, and present findings to project engineering team for implementation
- Coordinates project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group and with other technical disciplines as necessary
- Calculates quantities of elements for construction of railroad projects
- Supports the development and preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates
- Occasional visits to the rail project sites may occur
- Assist with similar duties in other engineering disciplines (highways, structures, ports and harbors) assigned by Project Mangers
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Career Level
Intern
