Architecture Intern - Summer 2027

Location: US.VA.Alexandria.1925 Ballenger Ave, Suite 400

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Architectural Intern to join our Alexandria, VA office.

Your Role

Support all phases of projects, from schematic design through construction administration.

Assist with the development of graphics for presentations and reports.

Provide AutoCAD and Revit support by incorporating redline markups into construction documents.

Conduct occasional site visits to assess existing facilities and support new project development.

Perform project-related research to support design decisions and finish material selections.

Assist with construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, project filing, and document organization.

About You

EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into an accredited Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in a related technical field.

EDUCATION: Must have completed 20 hours towards an architecture degree from an accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).

SPECIAL SKILLS Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases, REVIT Modeling , clash detection and Rhino experience highly desirable.

Rewards & 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 $19 - $25 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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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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.