Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Intern/Co-Op - Spring 2026

AtkinsRealis • Atlanta, GA

51d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Co-Op Student interested in Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering to join our team supporting the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) General Engineering Contract (GEC) Program. The Co-Op will be working at SRTA's downtown office in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as an extension of the client's staff. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in all stages of a project's life cycle working side by side with the larger SRTA team. This position will support the AtkinsRéalis GEC Program Director for the client's Engineering Group, and will work with AtkinsRéalis staff and other consultants, as well as provide support to the client's staff, on numerous types of design/construction and systems projects related primarily to express lanes. 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. NOTE: This role is a traditional co-op, integrating academic studies with professional work experience. The selected student will alternate between periods of academic coursework and full-time employment. This role will span 3 semesters, providing valuable hands-on experience, skill enhancement, and preparation for your future career. At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION: Must have completed 36 hours towards a civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial and systems engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Spring 2026) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to assemble and analyze data.
• Good technical writing and communications skills, including the ability to present concepts verbally.
• Ability to perform in a professional courteous manner and remain friendly while under pressure.
• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment.
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Outlook or equivalent e-mail program, as well as the use of Internet and other information processing and storage techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Work includes application of knowledge of Toll Systems, Toll Operations, and relevant Toll related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology to the investigation of needs and problems related to transportation planning, engineering and operations, the coordination of Toll project activities, and the preparation of preliminary deliverables and documents.
• Applies general planning, operational, and engineering principles to solve specific toll-related problems.
• Assists in the design and development of toll concepts, including requirement analysis, , development and communication of operational concepts, specifications development, oversight of system development, oversight of installation and testing.
• The job functions will be carried out within small, project-oriented, multidisciplinary teams of Tolling professionals and support direct interaction with clients within the context of project progress meetings, design reviews, operations, and project production and delivery.
• Work with all different groups within SRTA, engineering, project management office, operations, communications, and the legal team. Serves as an extension to client staff, working with the Agency's staff on a daily basis. This position will require 5 days in the office with the team. Communicates regularly with client staff, project managers, external agency and consultant staff.
• Establishes and maintains records or files of technical data or documents.
• Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Performs other such duties as the client may from time to time deem necessary.

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
• Additional benefits may include 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees