Waterfront Structural Engineering Internship

Moffatt & Nichol

. Support project teams in structural engineering and other technical project work .

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 engineering principles, including the design and analysis of waterfront and marine structures, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing engineering tools and methodologies to support project execution and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Structural EngineeringDesign Of Waterfront StructuresEIT CertificationAutoCAD ProficiencyField Investigations

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisMaterial DesignConstruction Quantity EstimationInspection ReportingDesign Computation Checking

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSAP2000LPileMathcadBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Waterfront StructuresMarine StructuresReinforced ConcreteStructural SteelConstruction Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project teams in structural engineering and other technical project work
Analyze and design waterfront and 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, design-computation checking, and coordination
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 under direct supervision
Learn and apply core tools, standards, and workflows

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 coursework in Engineering Materials and Structural Analysis
Must have completed at least one material design course, such as reinforced concrete or structural steel
Must be working towards, or already have, an EIT certification; existing certification preferred
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 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
Ability to navigate unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment during some site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Professional learning through supervised project work and exposure to core tools, standards, and workflows