Water Resources Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Resources (H&H) Civil Engineering Intern for its Austin, Texas office for Summer 2027. The intern will support hydrology and hydraulics engineering projects through data collection, analysis, calculations, technical documentation, and project deliverables. The role includes field and site-visit experience, collaboration with engineers and multidisciplinary teams, and support for project coordination and documentation under established procedures. The intern will use Microsoft Office and other technical software while developing practical knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics on real-world civil engineering projects.

The internship is part of Explore, AtkinsRéalis’ intern development initiative, and offers a competitive hourly salary, hands-on experience, professional support and mentorship, and career and educational exploration activities. The position is casual. Expected compensation is $25–$31 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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.
• Math skills sufficient to perform simple calculations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills for entering data into spreadsheets or databases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Experience with ESRI GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrology and hydraulics engineering projects through data collection, analysis, and technical documentation.
• Compile hydrologic and hydraulic data and assist with calculations, reports, and project deliverables.
• Participate in site visits and field activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with project coordination and documentation in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
• Use Microsoft Office and other technical software to support engineering activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics through exposure to real-world civil engineering 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