Water Resources Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Resource Engineering Intern to join our Calverton, MD office.

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

• Gain exposure to coding and tool development in the fields of hydraulics and hydrology, focusing on Python-based solutions for flood hazard and risk management.
• Work as part of a team to develop, maintain, and test computational tools and models for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Perform technical analysis, contribute to tool improvements, and produce project deliverables to support floodplain mapping and risk assessment.
• Compile data, prepare reports, and perform quality reviews, ensuring that developed tools meet project requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience or coursework in Python programming and GIS applications is highly preferred.
• EDUCATION:
  • Must have completed at least 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or a computer science/engineering degree with knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology, by the start of the internship.

• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on data analysis, modeling, and tool development.
  • Basic knowledge of GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and Python GIS libraries (e.g., GeoPandas, Folium) is beneficial.
  • Experience with hydraulics and hydrology modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS) is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong mathematical skills to perform calculations related to hydraulic and hydrologic models, with a willingness to learn new tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in-person and in writing, are essential for collaborating with team members and presenting technical information.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • Registrations are preferred, but not required.

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.

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

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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