Job Description

Environmental Sustainability Intern – Fall 2026

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Intern – Fall 2026 to join our Charlotte, NC office.

Your Role

• Support the management of the US Sustainability Management Action Plan
• Collaborate with various internal task leads to track action items related to sustainability goals
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to sustainability goals
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal use
• Contribute to sustainability communications and initiatives
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Support
• Document control and organization of project related communications
• Aid in the creation of project related public facing materials
• Attend and document coordination between the project team, clients, and government and local agencies

About You

• Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act, Environmental Impact Statements, and environmental regulations
• Coursework or projects related to sustainability, environmental impacts, carbon accounting or corporate social responsibility
• Participation in campus or community sustainability initiatives
• In-progress Master's level preferred in sustainability, environmental studies, environmental engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g. LEED, Envision) or sustainable manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma
• Familiarity with sustainability-related concepts and tools such as carbon footprint calculation or lifecycle assessments
• Detailed technical writing and reporting abilities
• Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases
• Professional Registrations: None Required

Reward & Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, 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 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 an entry-level 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 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, 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.

Find out more.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $23 -$29 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

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