Coastal Civil Intern – CAD/BIM & Design

Moffatt; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol in Oakland / Walnut Creek seeks a Civil Intern to support project teams with engineering tasks, data collection, and drafting under close supervision. The role focuses on grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems, with exposure to AutoCAD and BIM tools, building foundational civil engineering knowledge and MN workflows.

This temporary internship offers hands-on experience in a leading infrastructure firm with mentorship and structured learning objectives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site layout.
• Exposure to AutoCAD; learning MicroStation or Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills applied to well-defined tasks.
• Clear communication; asks questions and accepts feedback constructively.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of engineering design documents, plans, and specifications under direct supervision.
• Prepares drawings and draft documents under direction.
• Collects and organizes field data, reports, maps, aerial photographs, and geotechnical and hydrological data.
• Produces basic drawings, models, calculations, or code under direct supervision using approved tools (e.g., CAD/BIM, analysis, or programming software).
• Views, navigates, and measures 2D and 3D models to support the project team.
• Follows established CAD/BIM, graphics, coding, and file-naming standards and plotting/publishing workflows.
• Collects and organizes project and operational data for use as analysis or model inputs.
• Performs basic numerical and statistical analysis and assists with testing, debugging, and validation of analysis or simulation models.
• Documents assumptions, process flows, and results for supervisor review.
• Receives corrections on delivered drawings or files and implements them accurately.
• Resolves routine technical issues using documented standards and seeks guidance on unfamiliar tools or requirements.
• Learns core M&N tools, standards, and workflows, applying academic coursework to assigned tasks.
• Participates in intern orientation, training, and technical check-ins, and completes any assigned intern learning project.
• Communicates task status to the direct supervisor and senior team members and asks clarifying questions.
• Supports technicians, engineers, and project managers by delivering requested drawings, files, and data.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol in Oakland / Walnut Creek seeks a Civil Intern to support project teams with engineering tasks, data collection, and drafting under close supervision. The role focuses on grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems, with exposure to AutoCAD and BIM tools, building foundational civil engineering knowledge and MN workflows.

This temporary internship offers hands-on experience in a leading infrastructure firm with mentorship and structured learning objectives.