Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Intern/Co-Op - Fall 2025

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering Co-Op Student interested in Transportation Tolling and ITS Engineering to join our team supporting the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) General Engineering Contract (GEC) Program. The Co-Op will be working at SRTA’s downtown office in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as an extension of the client’s staff. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in all stages of a project’s life cycle working side by side with the larger SRTA team. 

This position will support the AtkinsRéalis GEC Program Director for the client’s Engineering Group, and will work with AtkinsRéalis 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. 

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

• 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.
• Applies general planning, operational, and engineering principles to solve specific toll-related problems.
• 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. 
• Establishes and maintains records or files of technical data or documents. 
• Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. 
• Performs other such duties as the client may from time to time deem necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION: Must have completed 36 hours towards a civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or industrial and systems engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, or University of Georgia by the start of the internship (Fall 2025) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • 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. 
  • Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment. 
  • 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. 
  • Experience with 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:

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.

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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