Waterfront Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Moffatt & Nichol; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Waterfront Structural Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 in Oakland, CA. This entry-level, temporary role supports project teams in engineering, planning, CAD/BIM, or related disciplines, producing basic drawings, models, calculations, and data under supervision.

The internship offers exposure to multiple practice areas and requires pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, with preference for final-year students and EIT candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• Must be entering the final year of a qualified Bachelor’s degree program following the summer of employment.
• A Master’s degree student is preferred.
• Must have completed coursework: Engineering Materials, Structural Analysis, and at least one material design course (reinforced concrete or structural steel).
• Must have working towards, or already have (preferred), an EIT certification.
• At least one previous related internship is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to perform field investigations is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Preferred experience using AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of waterfront structures, inspection of waterfront structures, and other maritime project tasks
• Structural analysis and design of marine structures, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, offshore platforms, mooring and berthing dolphins, catwalks, utility support structures, drainage structures, retaining walls, towers, and structural foundations
• Design using timber, structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, aluminum, and composite materials
• Assist in the development of plans, specifications, calculations, and reports as needed
• Help resolve design problems that may include field investigations, detailed design work, and checking of design computations
• Work closely with other architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
• Perform structural site inspections and prepare inspection reports
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings and technical submittals
• Perform construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil with structural emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP2000

LPile

Mathcad

Bluebeam

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Waterfront Structural Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 in Oakland, CA. This entry-level, temporary role supports project teams in engineering, planning, CAD/BIM, or related disciplines, producing basic drawings, models, calculations, and data under supervision.

The internship offers exposure to multiple practice areas and requires pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, with preference for final-year students and EIT candidates.