Architecture and Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2025

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 bright individual to do a 12-week dual Structural and Architectural internship in our New Orleans Waggoner and Ball 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.

Structural

• Analysis, design, inspection of waterfront and transportation structures
• Structural analysis and design with steel, reinforced concrete and composite materials
• Prestressed concrete analysis and design
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports
• Help resolve design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
• Calculate construction quantities
• Work closely with other engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
• In-office construction administration including review of shop drawings and technical submittals

Architecture

• Assists the Design Team to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients/projects
• Produces drawings to create and document architectural designs
• Assists in development, review and revision of production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
• Assists in design analysis and compilation of specifications for basic to complex architectural assignments
• Assists in preparation of finished material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
• Assists with coordination of outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants
• Reviews building codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
• Takes initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods
• Research construction materials and systems
• Assists supervisor in review and preparation of marketing materials and overall proposal preparation

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, before the start of a Masters Degree program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above; required
• Previous community building skill imperative
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Availability and willingness to travel
• 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

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 draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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