Rail Systems Project Delivery Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

About the role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Systems Project Delivery Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to join our client-based team in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the Client Representative and support project delivery across design, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance interfaces.
• Prepare agendas, meeting notes, action registers, executive summaries, weekly updates, and briefing materials.
• Track contractor deliverables, submittals, correspondence, changes, risks, actions, and key decisions.
• Join client, contractor, consultant, and internal coordination meetings; document outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Review technical, commercial, contractual, schedule, and project controls information to support client oversight and delivery decisions.
• Support rail systems deliverable reviews, including train control, traction power, communications, civil interfaces, and O&M requirements.
• Track technical comments, design review actions, interfaces, and engineering decisions through resolution.
• Participate in technical and field coordination to understand installation, testing, commissioning, and operations readiness.
• Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and status materials covering risks, issues, and priorities.
• Develop an understanding of large-scale project delivery models, including how design-build activities transition into operations and maintenance readiness.
• Contribute to proposal, lessons learned, and knowledge-sharing activities based on observations from the project.

Requirements

• Although no prior professional experience is necessary, experience in transit, rail or transportation engineering is a plus.
• Must have completed 60 hours towards an Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of rail vehicles and/or demonstrated interest in rail and transit industry is a plus.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

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