About the role#
AtkinsRéalis is hiring an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern for our Raleigh, North Carolina office. This is a paid, part-time internship scheduled for Winter 2027. You will work on-site and gain hands-on experience in traffic signal design, fiber optic communications, utility coordination, and traffic safety studies.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop preliminary and final project plans and drawings.
- Conduct engineering investigations, planning, and analysis with defined scopes.
- Prepare technical reports and assist in drafting specifications and permit applications.
- Research design alternatives, site conditions, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
- Estimate man-hours, costs, and material quantities.
- Participate in quality control checks and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
- Perform field observations of construction sites.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours toward a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills for data entry.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 to $31 per hour, based on skills and experience.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization based in Montreal. The company employs over 47,000 people. It focuses on infrastructure and energy systems. The firm operates as a public company.
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