Digital Systems Engineering Intern - Spring 2025

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Digital Systems Engineering Intern to join us in either our Los Angeles, CA or Austin, TX office. This is not a remote opportunity.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it’s like to work in a professional environment and apply what’s learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies standard engineering practices and techniques in digital processes which may include the following:
  • Configuring and managing Power Automate flows to streamline project tasks across various lifecycle stages.
  • Creating and maintaining Power BI dashboards for data visualization and reporting, ensuring alignment with project lifecycle metrics.
  • Developing database tables, SharePoint lists, and other data stores for use in engineering process management.
  • Assisting in configuring design software environments for project use and integration.
  • Creating and deploying training documentation on processes.
  • Supporting the setup and management of pipelines to deploy software and processes on new/existing projects.
• Participates in engineering workflow design and optimization across a wide array of engineering domains, including rail, water infrastructure, civil, industrial, and other domains, focusing on improving the efficiency of lifecycle processes and stage gates.
• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering projects, ensuring that standard frameworks, such as company quality processes, are followed.
• Prepares sections of digital process reports under the guidance of a more experienced professional, ensuring adherence to lifecycle standards.
• Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative digital solutions, system configurations, and workflow automations.
• Assists in programming and deploying pipelines for automation, data integration, and continuous delivery (e.g., DevOps) in accordance with system lifecycle models.
• Independently modifies system workflows and tools to meet client needs, following lifecycle process guidelines.
• Uses VBA, Power Query, Power Automate, Power Platform, Python, or other programming languages to support workflow automation and tool customization within defined lifecycle processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the digital systems engineering needs of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field. Exposure to or experience with digital tools and workflow automation (Power Automate, Power BI, Python) is preferred.
• EDUCATION:
  • Must have completed 60 hours towards an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship.
  • Must have working knowledge of at least one programming language and/or low-code/no-code programming platform, such as, but not limited to:
    • Microsoft Power Automate
    • Zapier
    • Unreal Engine Blueprints
    • Godot Visual Script
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Cursory knowledge of engineering projects, lifecycle processes, and systems engineering principles (ISO 15288).
  • Basic programming skills (Power Automate, Python, or any other relevant language).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint).
  • Ability to work with and enter data in spreadsheets or databases.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.

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 a 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 include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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Expected compensation range is between $25-$31 per hour based on skills, experience, and geographical location. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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