Rail Vehicle Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis • Los Angeles, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Vehicle Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join its Los Angeles, California office. The intern will support project teams working on rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state-of-good-repair projects. Work includes assisting with documentation and coordination, monitoring project progress, supporting technical and commercial reviews, conducting research, preparing deliverables, and contributing to proposal development. The role also includes on-site support for project meetings and in-field quality inspections at client and supplier facilities.

The intern will participate in Explore, AtkinsRéalis’ intern development initiative, with hands-on experience, professional support and mentorship, and career and educational exploration opportunities. The posting also describes the Emerge new-graduate program and full-time employee benefits, but these are not presented as benefits specific to this internship.

Requirements

• By the start of the Summer 2027 internship, must have completed 60 hours toward a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transit, rail, or transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of rail vehicles and/or demonstrated interest in the rail and transit industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state-of-good-repair tasks.
• Help produce meeting minutes, documentation, and other coordination materials.
• Support oversight by reviewing reports and deliverables, gathering data, and preparing status reports on schedules, costs, and project progress.
• Provide on-site support for project meetings and in-field quality inspections at client and supplier facilities.
• Participate in technical and commercial activities, including specification reviews, design reviews, and inspections, by taking notes and organizing materials.
• Research rail vehicle systems and develop knowledge of them.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other internal and external deliverables, including compiling information about the firm’s capabilities and services.
• Assist with proposal development by preparing technical narratives and cost estimates, formatting documents, and creating supporting bid materials for transit-related projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hands-on experience with industry leaders.
• Support and mentorship from professionals throughout the business.
• Career and educational exploration opportunities, including client site visits, weekly Lunch & Learns, and virtual and/or in-person activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern