Water Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to join our Los Angeles, CA office. This role involves supporting the planning, design, and development of engineering drawings for water resources and/or wastewater infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. The intern will assist with planning activities by collecting and organizing data, performing basic calculations, and helping evaluate project alternatives. Additionally, the intern will help prepare materials for reports, permit applications, and presentations by collecting project information, drafting content, updating project documentation, and creating basic graphics. The role also includes contributing to technical reports by gathering information, preparing draft content, and supporting document development under close supervision.

Requirements

• Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering or environmental engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
• Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and development of engineering drawings for water resources and/or wastewater infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with planning activities by collecting and organizing data, performing basic calculations, and helping evaluate project alternatives using established procedures and tools.
• Help prepare materials for reports, permit applications, and presentations by collecting project information, drafting content, updating project documentation, and creating basic graphics and visual aids.
• Contribute to technical reports by gathering information, preparing draft content, and supporting document development under close supervision and review.

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
• 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
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree