About the role#
This Civil Internship is a temporary, full-time student role for Summer 2027. You will join our team to support planning, design, and plan production for infrastructure and site development projects. This position builds your foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles and our internal project workflows. You will perform routine tasks under close supervision, with your work reviewed before use.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the preparation of engineering design documents, plans, and specifications.
- Prepare drawings and draft documents.
- Collect and organize field data, reports, maps, aerial photographs, and geotechnical or hydrological data.
- Produce basic drawings, models, and calculations using approved tools.
- View, navigate, and measure 2D and 3D models.
- Follow established CAD/BIM, graphics, and file-naming standards.
- Perform basic numerical and statistical analysis.
- Assist with testing, debugging, and validation of simulation models.
- Document your assumptions, process flows, and results.
- Implement corrections on drawings or files and resolve routine technical issues.
- Participate in intern orientation, training, and technical check-ins.
- Complete an assigned intern learning project.
- Communicate task status to your supervisor and support technicians, engineers, and project managers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a related technical field (junior standing or above preferred).
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site layout.
- Exposure to AutoCAD and experience or interest in learning MicroStation or Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work under direct supervision with detailed instructions.
- Legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in either Oakland, California, or Walnut Creek, California.
- This is a paid, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027.
About Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisor based in Long Beach, California. The firm specializes in the planning and design of facilities for coastlines, harbors, and rivers. Its staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who work on projects involving transportation, bridges, rail, and energy. The company operates across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim with a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
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