NextPort.AI ยท 23 hours ago
Coastal Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
NextPort.AI is seeking a Coastal Engineering Intern for summer 2026 in their Raleigh office. The intern will implement scientific and regulatory tasks for projects, support the design of coastal engineering structures, and collect and analyze data to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
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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
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
Preferred
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
Company
NextPort.AI
As the Technology & Innovation brand of Moffatt & Nichol, NextPort.AI brings a practical R&D approach to introduce artificial intelligence at ports & terminals: we connect processes, systems, data, and people into effective digital transformation to realize technology evolution and change management.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase