Civil Engineering Intern - Rotational program

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in complex waterfront projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Civil Engineering Intern interested in a Rotational Program to join our Seattle office. The Rotational Program provides exposure to the office’s overlapping engineering specialties of waterfront civil & ports, marine structural, inspection & rehabilitation, and coastal engineering

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.  

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.  

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • General duties
    • Assist with the preparation of engineering drawings, drawing mark-ups and execute drawing revisions using one or more of the following programs - AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, and Bluebeam.
    • Calculate quantities of elements for construction of projects and prepare cost estimates
    • Visit project sites as necessary to document site conditions.
    • Perform and document quality checks
    • Study, evaluate, and document design criteria, research applicable codes, and present findings to project team for implementationAssist in the preparation of design calculation packages
  • In addition to the general duties, the intern will rotate through various overlapping specialties with the following potential duties:
    • Coastal Engineering
      • Support the preparation of coastal studies, including erosion analysis, metocean analysis, coastal hazards, and sea level rise impacts.
      • Contribute to the design for various coastal and riverine project elements including shore stabilization, dredging plans, shoreline restoration, breakwaters, jetties, and navigation channels.
      • Prepare calculation for wind waves, scour protection, revetment design, wave run-up, and wave forces on structures using existing MATLAB, MS Excel, and Python tools.
      • Prepare maps and figures using QGIS and ArcGIS Pro for reports and permit applications.
      • Calculate quantities related to a projects aquatic impacts and credits in support of permit applications.
    • Marine Structural Design, Inspection, and Rehabilitation
      • Assist with analysis, design, inspection, and rehabilitation of marine structures and assets.
      • Support the design and rehabilitation of marine structures, including but not limited to piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, offshore platforms, mooring and berthing dolphins, catwalks, utility support structures, drainage structures, retaining walls, towers and foundations.
    • Waterfront Civil & Ports
      • Participate in the design and preparation of documents for waterfront civil site and land-side port development (site layout, grading, storm water, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
      • Support the design of waterfront amenities such as boat launches and marinas, and parks.

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Must be at least a Junior in their Bachelor’s program
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Experience preparing drawings/detailing plans using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD through drafting classes or other CAD experience
• EIT certification preferred
• At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Base salary range: 

$25.00 to $31.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.  

Physical requirements: 

of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. 

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (US). We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

EEO is the LAW 

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