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Moffatt & Nichol · 1 day ago

Coastal Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Raleigh, NC, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

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. They are seeking a Coastal Engineering Intern for summer 2026 to assist with scientific and regulatory tasks, data collection, and analysis to ensure compliance with environmental laws and support coastal engineering projects.

Civil EngineeringConsultingTransportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 established standards

Qualification

Coastal EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEIT CertificationProgramming MATLABProgramming PythonDesign Skills ArcGISDesign Skills AutoCAD

Required

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

Working towards an EIT certification

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