Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis • Lansing, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join its Lansing, Michigan office. The intern will support structural engineers with planning, design, and production of engineering plans, drawings, and project documentation. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the intern will perform basic drafting and CAD assignments, develop engineering calculations, and assist with data collection and analysis using established procedures.

The intern will help prepare reports, permit applications, technical documentation, and graphic presentations. Construction-phase support may include reviewing shop drawings for conformance with plans and specifications, maintaining project records, preparing progress reports, and observing construction activities. The role may also involve field data collection, sampling, quality control, evaluating design alternatives and potential solutions under senior engineer supervision, and providing administrative and operational support to engineering staff and project teams.

The internship offers competitive hourly pay, hands-on experience, mentorship, and career and educational exploration opportunities through the Explore intern development initiative. The posting also describes benefits available to entry-level full-time employees, which may include insurance, retirement, paid time off, flexible work options, and other programs.

Requirements

• Must have completed 60 hours toward a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program by the start of the internship in Summer 2027.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must have math skills sufficient to perform simple calculations and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• A focus in structures is preferred.
• Enrollment in an associate's or bachelor's degree program in a related technical field; the posting states that experience is generally not required for candidates accepted into such a program.

Responsibilities

• Support structural engineers in planning, designing, and producing engineering plans, drawings, and related project documentation.
• Perform basic drafting and CAD assignments under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals.
• Develop engineering calculations and assist with data collection and analysis using established engineering procedures.
• Assist with preparing reports, permit applications, technical documentation, and graphic presentations.
• Support construction-phase activities, including reviewing shop drawings for conformance with plans and specifications, maintaining project records, preparing progress reports, and observing construction activities.
• Assist with field data collection, sampling, and quality control activities as needed.
• Contribute to evaluating design alternatives and potential engineering solutions under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Provide administrative and operational support to engineering staff and project teams.

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-and-learns, and virtual and/or in-person activities.
• For entry-level full-time employees: learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, and vision benefits; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits; employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; leave options; flexible work options; recognition and employee satisfaction programs; employee assistance program; and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree