Roads & Highways Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

slihrms; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Roads & Highways Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Denver, CO office. You will support staff administratively, collaborate on roadway plan tasks, and handle drafting with guidance to prepare construction plans.

The role requires pursuing a civil engineering degree with ABET accreditation, ~60 credit hours completed, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 60 hours toward a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program by Summer 2026.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operations support to Roads & Highways Engineering staff.
• Collaborate with engineers on roadway plan production tasks.
• Perform simple drafting and CAD assignments following detailed instructions.
• Assist in the compilation of design data and the preparation of construction plans.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

60 hours toward civil engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Roads & Highways Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to join our Denver, CO office.

Your role

• Provide administrative and operations support to Roads & Highways Engineering staff
• Collaborate with engineers on Roadway plan production tasks
• Perform simple drafting and CAD assignments following detailed instructions
• Assist in the compilation of design data and the preparation of construction plans

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 degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026).
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (preferred)

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

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Job Type Casual

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