Job Description

Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for Interns with Coastal Engineering focus to join our Exeter office. Interns will provide support to design engineers by being involved in engineering and administration of projects, as well as assisting in obtaining and reviewing information for marine, waterfront and bridge (depending on office location) design and analysis.
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 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. Moffatt & Nichol\'s professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists 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\xe2\x80\x99s hallmark in several primary practice areas \xe2\x80\x93 ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. Duties and responsibilities:

• Work with local environmental agencies, as well as private sector clients
• 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 description 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 degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental / Civil Engineering with a Coastal Emphasis
  • Must be a rising Junior in your degree program
  • A Master\'s degree student is preferred
• 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 complete and pass a background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

. 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. As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions\xc2\xae 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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