
Structural Intern – Waterfront and Bridge – Summer 2026
Moffatt & Nichol
The Role
Overview
Structural intern supporting design and analysis of waterfront and bridge projects.
Key Responsibilities
- design
- inspection
- quantity estimation
- shop drawings
- asset management
- collaboration
Tasks
-Analysis, design, inspection of transportation structures, asset management, and other transportation projects -Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed -Work closely with other architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects -Perform construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports -Office construction administration including review of shop drawings and technical submittals -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
Requirements
- autocad
- finite element
- eit
- rising junior
- internship
- prestressed concrete
What You Bring
-Structural analysis and design with timber, steel, concrete and composite materials -Any experience in finite element analysis, AutoCAD, or consulting a plus -Must be a rising Junior in your Bachelor's degree program -Ability to perform field investigations -At least one previous related internship preferred but not required -Prestressed concrete analysis and design -Working towards an EIT certification -A Master's degree student is preferred -Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil engineering with a Structural Emphasis -All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
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The Company
About Moffatt & Nichol
-Grew from a Long Beach startup to a global advisor with offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. -Ranks top in marine and port engineering, designing major container terminals, marinas, and shoreline protection. -Delivers iconic bridges, rail, and freight solutions, merging structural and transportation engineering. -Leads water-resources innovation with waterfront parks, aquatic habitat restoration, and storm risk reduction. -Expands into energy, rail, inspection, rehabilitation, and urban waterfront planning worldwide.
Sector Specialisms
Commercial Services
Ports
Planning
Design
Technology
Bulk Terminals
Dry Bulk Processing
Liquid Bulk Processing
Financial Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Engineering
Trade-off Studies
Equipment Selection
Bid Comparisons
Master Plans
FEED (Front End Engineering Design)
Simulation
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
Construction Support
Marine Terminal Planning
Intermodal Rail Planning
Cargo Delivery Systems
Transportation Infrastructure
Roadway Design
Hydraulic Design
Stormwater Management
Resiliency and Climate Adaptation
Security Clearance
-pre‑employment background check required (post‑offer) per nist 800‑171 compliance.
