Systems Engineer Intern Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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We are seeking a Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Intern to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

AtkinsRealis is seeking an individual interested in Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering to join our team supporting the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) General Engineering Contract (GEC) Program in a part-time capacity. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in all stages of a project's life cycle and gain exposure to tolling and ITS technologies, infrastructure, and operations.The position will be based at SRTA's downtown office in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as an extension of the client's staff.

This role will support the AtkinsRealis GEC Program Director for the client's Engineering Group, and will work with AtkinsRealis staff and other consultants, as well as provide support to the client's staff, on numerous types of design/construction and systems projects related primarily to express lanes.

• This position will require a minimum of 20 hours per week. This role has core in-person days and hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required in person. Remote work on Fridays may be considered on a case by case basis with approval from the Program Director.
• Apply knowledge of toll systems, toll operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies to support transportation planning, engineering, and operational initiatives, project activities, and prepare deliverables.
• Apply general planning, operational, and engineering principles to solve toll-related challenges.
• Assist in the design and development of tolling concepts, including requirements analysis, operational concepts, specifications, system implementation, and testing.
• Work within small, project-oriented, multidisciplinary teams of tolling professionals.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, operational discussions, and project delivery activities.
• Collaborate with SRTA Engineering, Project Management Office (PMO), Operations, Communications, and Legal teams.
• Serve as an extension of client staff, working closely with agency personnel on a daily basis.
• Establish and maintain records and files of technical data and project documents.

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field
• EDUCATION: Must have a GPA of 3.0 and completed 36 hours towards a civil, mechanical, or industrial and systems engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Spring 2027)
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal presentation communication skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation (preferred).

At AtkinsRealis, 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 entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrolment 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 AtkinsRealis 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.

We're AtkinsRealis, 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.

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

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