Engineering Cost Management Intern

AtkinsRéalis

. Support proposal teams in planning and preparing basic pricing materials, cost narratives, and related documentation for new business opportunities .

Posted 4/8/2026internshipPortland • Arizona, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support proposal teams in planning and preparing basic pricing materials, cost narratives, and related documentation for new business opportunities
Help collect and review subcontractor information, including service offerings, product specifications, and performance updates
Provide administrative and analytical support to project managers on contract budgeting activities
Ensure all required documents—including contracts, sign‑off forms, and supporting materials—are organized and uploaded into the company repository
Assist in preparing periodic cost reports and help review cost-related documents under the guidance of senior staff
Assist in procurement-related tasks, including gathering documents for RFPs and supporting bid comparison activities
Support cost analysis activities, including value engineering exercises and earned value analysis, under supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field
Must have completed 60 hours towards an engineering, construction management, finance or related field by the start of the internship (Summer 2026)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Advanced skills in Excel
Experience with Power BI or QS software (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience
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
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
Voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost analysisvalue engineeringearned value analysiscontract budgetingpricing materials preparationcost narratives preparationsubcontractor information reviewcost report preparationRFP document gatheringbid comparison activities

Soft Skills

administrative supportanalytical supportorganizational skillscommunication skills