Job DescriptionWhy join us? We are hiring! Atkins is seeking a
FEMA Water Resources Engineering Intern to join our
Overland Park, Kansas office.
About Us Atkins is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins 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. Atkins 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.
The Atkins Internship Program 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.
How will you contribute to the team?- Provide technical production of project deliverables and operations support.
- Responsible for the compilation of data and the preparation of reports.
- Coordinates operation within organization unit to ensure consistency with policies and procedures.
- Must have good computer skills and be able to utilize standard office software.
What will you contribute? EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related field is preferred.
- Must have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2025).
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Math skills to perform simple calculations; willingness to learn.
- Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
- Knowledge of water/flood hazard modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues (preferred).
- Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design (preferred).
- Experience with HEC-RAS, AutoCAD or MicroStation (preferred)
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:
1. Competitive salary
2. Hands-on experience with industry leaders
3. Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
4. 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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Job TypeCasual
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
