Water Resources Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis • Austin, TX

1d • $25 - $31 • 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 by collecting, compiling, and analyzing data; assisting with calculations, reports, and project deliverables; and participating in site visits and field activities. The role involves collaborating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams, supporting project coordination and documentation under established procedures, and using Microsoft Office and other technical software. The internship is intended to provide practical knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics and exposure to real-world civil engineering projects.

Interns participate in Explore, the company’s intern development initiative, and receive hands-on experience, professional support and mentorship, and career and educational exploration opportunities, including client site visits, weekly Lunch & Learns, and virtual or in-person activities. The posting lists expected compensation of $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.
• No experience is generally required with applicable high school courses or equivalent training, or when accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
• Math skills to perform simple calculations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
• Experience with ESRI GIS applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

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 and gain 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 or in-person activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern