Construction Engineering Intern
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Engineering Intern to join our Austin, Texas office.
Your Role
- Assist CEI staff with observing and documenting roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic-control activities on active transportation construction projects.
- Review construction plans and specifications with project staff to understand contract requirements.
- Support the tracking and coordination of contractor submittals, RFIs, change-order documentation, action items, and project correspondence.
- Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, contractors, and project personnel while following safety requirements and procedures in active construction environments.
- Prepare spreadsheets, meeting notes, status reports, and progress updates.
- Assist project staff with verifying construction quantities and preparing pay-estimate documentation.
About You
- EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
- EDUCATION: Must have completed 60 credit hours toward a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program by the start of the internship in Summer 2027.
- SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work safely in both office and active construction environments.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
As an Intern, you will participate in Explore, our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:
- Hands-on experience with industry leaders
- Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
- Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities
As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional Information
Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
