About the role#
Moffatt & Nichol is looking for a Structural Engineering intern to join our team in Long Beach. You will provide support to design engineers on complex waterfront infrastructure projects. This role involves both office-based design work and field-based inspection duties.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analysis and design for marine structures such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, and offshore platforms.
- Work with various materials including timber, structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, aluminum, and composites.
- Assist in the development of plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Help resolve design problems through field investigations and detailed checking of computations.
- Calculate construction quantity estimates.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, scientists, and project managers on multi-discipline projects.
- Conduct structural and construction site inspections and prepare associated reports.
- Assist with office construction administration, including the review of shop drawings and technical submittals.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Must be entering your final year of study following the summer of employment.
- Completed coursework in Engineering Materials, Structural Analysis, and at least one material design course (reinforced concrete or structural steel).
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- A Master’s degree track student is preferred.
- Preference for candidates with an EIT certification, previous internship experience, or the ability to perform field investigations.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad, or Bluebeam is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Long Beach, California.
- The position operates on a rolling term basis.
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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