Coastal Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Coastal Engineering Intern to join our Melbourne, FL office. This role involves supporting day-to-day project organization for multiple concurrent coastal engineering projects, including tracking action items, maintaining files, and updating project materials. The intern will also provide construction oversight support through site visits and shadowing engineers on beach nourishment, dredging, and shoreline restoration projects, focusing on observation and learning. Responsibilities include performing basic technical and administrative tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other project tools, with limited exposure to CAD and internal dashboards. The intern will learn foundational concepts in coastal engineering practice by working closely with engineers and project managers, contributing draft-level support, and gaining exposure to real-world project workflows. Additionally, the intern will assist with project documentation, such as drafting meeting agendas, recording minutes, and preparing draft technical memos and correspondence for internal review.
Requirements
- Must have completed 60 hours towards a coastal or ocean engineering degree or similar from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Basic technical aptitude
- Strong written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day project organization across multiple concurrent coastal engineering projects, helping track action items, maintain files, and keep project materials up to date.
- Provide construction oversight support through site visits and shadowing engineering staff on beach nourishment, dredging, and shoreline restoration projects (observation and learning-focused).
- Perform basic technical and administrative tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other project tools; limited exposure to CAD and internal dashboards as appropriate.
- Learn foundational concepts in coastal engineering practice by working closely with engineers and project managers, contributing draft-level support while gaining exposure to real-world project workflows.
- Assist with project documentation including drafting meeting agendas, recording and organizing meeting minutes, and preparing draft technical memos and correspondence for internal review.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 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
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
