Construction Inspector Aide Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on field experience

Mentorship from professionals

Educational exploration opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Inspector Aide Intern for Summer 2027 in our Tampa, FL office. You will participate in engineering investigations, collect and analyze data, and observe construction activities for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Education: must have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program by Summer 2027. The role requires basic math, ability to follow directions, note-taking, and physical stamina for field

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Understand contract plans and specifications.
• Able to follow directions and take legible notes.
• Physically fit for manual labor and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in engineering investigations and planning by completing well-defined tasks.
• Collects and analyzes data using established procedures; performs routine calculations.
• Observes construction activities for compliance with plans and specs; reports deficiencies.
• Samples and tests soil density, concrete, asphalt and other materials.
• Verifies form construction and concrete placements; documents results.
• Writes diary inspection and weather reports; records test results and observations.
• Performs basic calculations to measure and report field quantities.

Skills

Basic math

Plans & specs

Documentation

Physical fitness

Education

ABET-accredited program

60 hours towards civil engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Inspector Aide Intern – Summer 2027 to join our Tampa, FL office.

Your Role

• Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks.
• These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Observes construction activities, and determines whether construction work is being performed in substantial compliance with contract plans and specifications and reports observed deficiencies to senior field staff.
• Samples and Tests soil density, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
• Verifies form construction rebar placement, concrete mixture, pile driving blow counts, drainage structure placement, subgrade and base construction.
• Writes diary inspection reports, weather reports, and documents test results and observations.
• Assists in all types of record keeping and independently performs basic calculations to measure, track and report field measurements of installed quantities, as needed.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About You

EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.

EDUCATION: Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).

SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and to understand contract plans and specifications. Must be able to follow directions, take legible notes, and be physically fit to do manual labor and carry up to 60 lbs.

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.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Casual At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.