Rail Systems Project Delivery Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis•San Francisco, CA

4d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Systems Project Delivery Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to join our client-based team in San Francisco, CA. This role involves supporting project delivery across various phases including design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operations and maintenance interfaces. The intern will shadow the Client Representative, prepare project documentation, track contractor deliverables, participate in coordination meetings, and review technical and commercial information to support client oversight. Responsibilities also include supporting rail systems deliverable reviews, tracking engineering decisions, participating in technical and field coordination, preparing presentations and reports, and developing an understanding of large-scale project delivery models. The intern will also contribute to proposal and lessons learned activities.

Requirements

Must have completed 60 hours towards an Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transit, rail or transportation engineering is a plus
Knowledge of rail vehicles and/or demonstrated interest in rail and transit industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Shadow the Client Representative and support project delivery across design, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance interfaces.
Prepare agendas, meeting notes, action registers, executive summaries, weekly updates, and briefing materials.
Track contractor deliverables, submittments, correspondence, changes, risks, actions, and key decisions.
Join client, contractor, consultant, and internal coordination meetings; document outcomes and follow-up actions.
Review technical, commercial, contractual, schedule, and project controls information to support client oversight and delivery decisions.
Support rail systems deliverable reviews, including train control, traction power, communications, civil interfaces, and O&M requirements.
Track technical comments, design review actions, interfaces, and engineering decisions through resolution.
Participate in technical and field coordination to understand installation, testing, commissioning, and operations readiness.
Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and status materials covering risks, issues, and priorities.
Develop an understanding of large-scale project delivery models, including how design-build activities transition into operations and maintenance readiness.
Contribute to proposal, lessons learned, and knowledge-sharing activities based on observations from the project.

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 and a highly regarded 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, and voluntary benefits.