Waterfront Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Moffatt; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, invites you to join our San Diego office as a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will assist design engineers, support analysis, and help with project-related documentation across marine and waterfront structures.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a structural/civil degree, entering their final year, with coursework in structural analysis and materials design, and with strong communication skills. This internship requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Must be entering the final year of the degree after summer employment.
• Master’s degree track is preferred.
• Completed coursework: Structural Analysis and at least one material design course.
• Working towards or having an EIT certification is preferred.
• Prior related internship experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform field investigations is preferred.
• Software experience with AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad and Bluebeam is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of waterfront structures and related tasks.
• Structural analysis for marine structures including piers, wharves, and quay features.
• Design using timber, steel, reinforced concrete and aluminum.
• Develop plans, calculations and reports as needed.
• Coordinate design aspects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conduct structural site inspections and prepare reports.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during construction.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Reinforced concrete design

Structural steel design

EIT certification

Field investigations

Communication skills

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Final year of degree program

Master’s degree track preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP2000

LPile

Mathcad

Bluebeam

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, invites you to join our San Diego office as a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will assist design engineers, support analysis, and help with project-related documentation across marine and waterfront structures.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a structural/civil degree, entering their final year, with coursework in structural analysis and materials design, and with strong communication skills. This internship requires U.S.