Moffatt & Nichol · 9 hours ago
Transportation Engineering Intern – Rail Specialty - Summer 2026
Long Beach, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $31/hr
Start in 2026 SummerMoffatt & 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 Transportation Engineering Intern interested in Rail Engineering to assist with design and preparation of railway infrastructure projects.
Civil EngineeringConsultingTransportation
Responsibilities
Participates in the design and preparation of horizontal and vertical track alignments, typical sections and details to be included in conceptual sketches, plans and exhibits
Performs design calculations, prepares sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment
Studies, evaluates and documents design criteria and researches applicable codes, and present findings to project engineering team for implementation
Coordinates project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group and with other technical disciplines as necessary
Calculates quantities of elements for construction of railroad projects
Supports the development and preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates
Occasional visits to the rail project sites may occur
Assist with similar duties in other engineering disciplines (highways, structures, ports and harbors) assigned by Project Managers
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in Transportation or Rail Engineering
Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Experience preparing drawings/detailing plans using MicroStation and/or Auto-CAD through drafting classes or other CAD experience
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 Junior in their program is highly preferred
EIT certification preferred
At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
Company
Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure consulting company that specializes in facilities planning and design.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
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