Waterfront Structural Engineering Internship

Moffatt & Nichol

. Analyze and design waterfront structures and perform other maritime project tasks .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesEntry Level💰 $28 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis and design of marine structures, including proficiency in materials such as reinforced concrete and structural steel. Capable of performing field investigations and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural AnalysisMarine Structure DesignEIT CertificationAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineering Materials Coursework

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignConstruction Quantity EstimationField InvestigationsInspection ReportingMaterial Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSAP2000LPileMathcadBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Waterfront StructuresPiersWharvesBulkheadsSeawallsOffshore PlatformsMooring DolphinsBerthing DolphinsUtility Support StructuresRetaining Walls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and design waterfront structures and perform other maritime project tasks
Perform 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 with plans, specifications, calculations, and reports
Help resolve design problems through field investigations, inspections, detailed design work, checking design computations, and coordinating design aspects
Calculate construction quantity estimates
Collaborate with architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, and other disciplines
Perform structural and construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports
Support office construction administration, including review of shop drawings and technical submittals
Produce basic drawings, models, calculations, data sets, or code supporting project deliverables 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 (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 communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
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