Los Angeles, California, United States of America | Costa Mesa, California, United States of America | San Diego, California, United States of America
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to join our Los Angeles, CA office.
Your Role
- 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.
About You
- EXPERIENCE:
- No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate’S or Bachelor’s degree program in a related technical field.
- EDUCATION:
- 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).
- SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there’s no limit to how brilliant you can be. It’s time to join a like‑minded team where you’ll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
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.
As an Intern, you will participate in Explore, our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:
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
As an entry‑level Full‑Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:
- 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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
