Water Engineering Intern

AtkinsRéalis

. Support planning, design, and development of engineering drawings for water resources and/or wastewater infrastructure projects .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in civil or environmental engineering, with the ability to support project planning, design, and documentation for water resources and wastewater infrastructure. Proficient in data collection, basic calculations, and technical report preparation under supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Degree ProgressEnvironmental Engineering Degree ProgressMicrosoft Office ProficiencyData Collection and OrganizationTechnical Report Drafting

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Hard Skills

Basic CalculationsEngineering DrawingsProject DocumentationData EntryTechnical Report Preparation

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsDatabases

Industry Keywords

Water ResourcesWastewater InfrastructurePermit ApplicationsVisual AidsProject Alternatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, design, and development of engineering drawings for water resources and/or wastewater infrastructure projects
Collect and organize data, perform basic calculations, and help evaluate project alternatives
Prepare materials for reports, permit applications, and presentations
Collect project information, draft content, update project documentation, and create basic graphics and visual aids
Gather information and prepare draft content for technical reports under close supervision and review

Requirements

What you’ll need

No experience generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field
Must have completed 60 hours toward 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
Must complete a drug screen test and background check upon acceptance of an offer
Position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, and various virtual and/or in-person activities
Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
Support and structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
Formal business and soft-skills training
Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
Additional learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities
Tuition reimbursement program
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits