Water Resources Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with vesting

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Denver, Colorado office. You will assist project engineers with water resources analyses, design development, and hands-on hydraulic and hydrologic engineering tasks.

You will support data collection, modeling, calculations, and engineering evaluations, help prepare drawings, reports, and construction documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while learning industry standards and project

Qualifications

• Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil or environmental engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by Summer 2027.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with water resources analyses, design development, and hydraulic/hydrologic engineering tasks.
• Support delivery of water resources projects through data collection, modeling, calculations, and evaluations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

60 hours towards Civil/Environmental Eng ABET

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to join our Denver, CO office.

Your role

• Assist project engineers with water resources analyses, design development, and technical tasks while gaining hands‑on experience in hydraulic and hydrologic engineering.
• Support the delivery of water resources projects by contributing to data collection, modeling, calculations, and engineering evaluations.
• Help communicate design concepts and technical recommendations through engineering drawings, exhibits, reports, and construction documents.
• Participate in the preparation and organization of project deliverables, including design data, plan sets, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn industry standards, engineering practices, and project delivery processes.
• Develop technical and professional skills through mentorship, training, and exposure to a variety of water resources and infrastructure projects.

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 or environmental engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation (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

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.