ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern to join our Raleigh, NC office.

Your Role

• Design and develop plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings related to ITS and Traffic design. Specifically, our work includes traffic signal design, fiber optic communications cable routing and splicing, utility coordination, signing and striping, traffic safety studies, and more.

• Organize and conduct ITS and Traffic engineering investigations, planning, and analysis which have a well-defined scope.

• Outline and prepare relatively straightforward technical reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.

• Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, regulatory agency specifications, industry best practices, state of the practices, and emerging technologies.

• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and writes miscellaneous reports. Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.

• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing reports, designs, and drawings developed by others.

• Coordinate with other disciplines as required. Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.

• Perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About You

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

• EDUCATION: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.

• SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases
  • Math skills to perform simple calculations; willingness to learn.
  • 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.

Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

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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.