Water Engineering Internship – Coastal/Stormwater - 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 Water Engineering (Stormwater) Intern to join our San Diego 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 or Water Resources Engineering
- Must be at least a Junior in their Bachelor’s program
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Experience preparing drawings/detailing plans using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD 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
- Perform preliminary and detailed engineering study and design tasks for water resources and related civil engineering projects including: Stormwater hydrology, hydraulics and management
- Watershed assessment & planning
- Urban flood risk and floodplain management
- Flood protection and resilience design
- Low impact development/green infrastructure
- Stormwater and drainage infrastructure design and permitting, preferably locally.
- Stream and creek improvement and restoration
- Performs numerical modeling studies in support of stormwater, drainage and creek/stream improvement projects
- Prepares design plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
- Participates in meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
- Prepares technical reports, memos and presentations and makes presentations
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Career Level
Intern
