Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Intern/Co-Op - Spring 2026

Atkinsréalis

The Role

Overview

Co‑op supporting tolling and ITS engineering projects for SRTA in Atlanta

Key Responsibilities

  • data management
  • system development
  • design review
  • client interaction
  • stakeholder coordination
  • engineering analysis

Tasks

-Establishes and maintains records or files of technical data or documents. -Assists in the design and development of toll concepts, including requirement analysis, , development and communication of operational concepts, specifications development, oversight of system development, oversight of installation and testing. -The job functions will be carried out within small, project-oriented, multidisciplinary teams of Tolling professionals and support direct interaction with clients within the context of project progress meetings, design reviews, operations, and project production and delivery. -Work with all different groups within SRTA, engineering, project management office, operations, communications, and the legal team. Serves as an extension to client staff, working with the Agency’s staff on a daily basis. This position will require 5 days in the office with the team. Communicates regularly with client staff, project managers, external agency and consultant staff. -Applies general planning, operational, and engineering principles to solve specific toll-related problems.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • microsoft office
  • engineering degree
  • 3.0 gpa
  • technical writing

What You Bring

-Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation (preferred) -EDUCATION: Must have completed 36 hours towards a civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial and systems engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Spring 2026) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. -Ability to assemble and analyze data. -Good technical writing and communications skills, including the ability to present concepts verbally. -Ability to perform in a professional courteous manner and remain friendly while under pressure. -Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Outlook or equivalent e-mail program, as well as the use of Internet and other information processing and storage techniques. -Work includes application of knowledge of Toll Systems, Toll Operations, and relevant Toll related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology to the investigation of needs and problems related to transportation planning, engineering and operations, the coordination of Toll project activities, and the preparation of preliminary deliverables and documents. -Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment. -EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field. -Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication

Benefits

-Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program -Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope -Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network -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. -Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network

The Company

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environment

Education

Aerospace

Security

Defence

Communications

Infrastructure

Transportation

Buildings

Nuclear

Energy