Waterfront Structural Engineering Intern

Moffatt & Nichol

. Support project teams as an entry-level structural engineering intern .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $29 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in structural analysis and design, particularly for waterfront and marine structures, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in using engineering software tools and performing field investigations to support project execution.

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Structural Analysis CourseworkEngineering Materials CourseworkEIT CertificationAutoCAD ProficiencyReinforced Concrete Design

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignConstruction Quantity EstimationField InvestigationsInspection ReportingTimber DesignStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignPrestressed Concrete DesignAluminum DesignComposite Materials Design

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSAP2000LPileMathcadBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Waterfront StructuresMarine StructuresPiersWharvesBulkheadsSeawallsOffshore PlatformsDolphinsCatwalksRetaining Walls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project teams as an entry-level structural engineering intern
Analyze and design waterfront and marine structures, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, offshore platforms, dolphins, catwalks, utility supports, drainage structures, retaining walls, towers, and foundations
Design using timber, structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, aluminum, and composite materials
Assist with plans, specifications, calculations, and reports
Help resolve design problems through field investigations, inspections, detailed design, checking computations, and coordination
Calculate construction quantity estimates
Collaborate with architects, engineers, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects
Perform structural and construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports
Support office construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and technical submittals
Produce basic drawings, models, calculations, data sets, or code under direct supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Engineering Materials coursework
Must have completed Structural Analysis coursework
Must have completed at least one material design course, such as reinforced concrete or structural steel
Must be 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
Preferred experience using AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad, and Bluebeam
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment post-offer background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Must have the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and present required documentation at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary full-time summer internship
Professional experience on complex waterfront infrastructure projects
Exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration with architects, engineers, scientists, and project managers
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor protections