Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

AtkinsRealis • Edison, NJ

79d • $25 - $31

About The Position

AtkinsRéal is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our Edison, New Jersey office. AtkinsRéal is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it's like to work in a professional environment and apply what's learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.

Requirements

• 0-2 Years experience in a related technical field.
• Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil, structural or architectural engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship.
• Math skills to perform simple calculations; willingness to learn.
• Good computer skills and ability to utilize standard office software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned sections of reports working under the review of a more experienced professional.
• Collect and analyze data using established procedures and participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Travel to client sites for investigations up to 50%.
• Assist Senior Engineers in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings.
• Participate on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; assist in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observe construction procedures and collect samples for quality control testing.
• Develop engineering calculations under the supervision of senior structural engineers.
• Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.

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
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéal Foundation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees