Coastal Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field We are actively looking for a Coastal Engineering Intern to join our in Long Beach office. 

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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 

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.

• Work with EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, local environmental agencies, as well as private sector clients
• Implement scientific and regulatory tasks for projects in order to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act
• Use scientific tools to support design of coastal engineering structures, wetlands, dredging programs, coastal resiliency programs, shoreline protection programs, and sediment management programs
• Collect data through observations in the field, collect field samples, review laboratory results and/or literature
• Use models, statistical tools, and other computer-based tools to generate and analyze data 
• Review current scientific literature on an ongoing basis to stay abreast of developments in the field
• Prepare graphs, charts, and generate reports from synthesized data for project managers
• Analyze data to assess the environment, may compare results to establish standards

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 degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental / Civil Engineering with a Coastal Emphasis
  • Must be a rising Junior in your bachelor’s degree program
  • A Master's degree student is preferred
• Working towards an EIT certification 
• At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
• Programming skills desired (MATLAB, Python or similar)
• Design skills desired with proficiency in: ArcGIS, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or Google Earth Engine, etc.
• 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:

$27.00 to $36.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description. 

Physical requirements:

Majority 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. 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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