Construction Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Engineering Intern to join our Austin, Texas office. This role involves assisting CEI staff with observing and documenting roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic-control activities on active transportation construction projects. The intern will review construction plans and specifications, support the tracking and coordination of contractor submittals, RFIs, change-order documentation, action items, and project correspondence. The position requires coordination with engineers, inspectors, contractors, and project personnel while adhering to safety requirements and procedures in active construction environments. Responsibilities also include preparing spreadsheets, meeting notes, status reports, and progress updates, as well as assisting project staff with verifying construction quantities and preparing pay-estimate documentation.
Requirements
- 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work safely in both office and active construction environments.
Nice To Haves
- No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
Intern
