I’m joining AtkinsRéalis this summer as a Project Management Intern, supporting nuclear engineering infrastructure across Canada. Where do I even begin...
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I’m joining AtkinsRéalis this summer as a Project Management Intern, supporting nuclear engineering infrastructure across Canada. Where do I even begin...
I’ve held off on posting for a while — partly out of superstition, partly to just enjoy the moment — but after some tough decisions about my future, strengths, and passions, I’m excited to finally confirm my internship at Atkins.
After interviewing at companies like BMO, Scotiabank, NRC, Kepler, and Cohere — plus hundreds of cold emails, nonstop LinkedIn networking, and back-to-back coffee chats ☕☕☕ — the search is finally over. No regrets though; the people I’ve met along the way made every second worth it.
I had to make some tough calls and turn down incredible opportunities — but deep down, I know this is where I’m meant to be.
Here’s a story I wasn’t planning to share:
After reaching the final round at BMO and getting rejected, I felt like I wasn’t good enough. A few hours later, I got an email: "The AtkinsRéalis panel would like to meet you for an interview."
I’ve always hated the phrase “rejection is just redirection” — but that day, it hit harder than ever.
2025 job hunting has been brutal. I’ve never seen the market this competitive. And as a first-year, breaking the stereotype that we lack the skills or passion to intern? That’s been a challenge in itself. But honestly — I’ve grown more in the past few months than I ever thought possible.
🧠 The best advice I’ve received:
My new friend Chris Gagne @Microsoft said it best —
“Differentiate yourself by building a brand and story behind your name.”
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🔎 More about the internship:
🔹 I’ll be supporting CANDU® nuclear engineering technology ⚛️ — some of the most advanced and globally impactful infrastructure initiatives in clean energy. I’ll work closely with senior engineers and project managers to coordinate technical teams, manage deliverables, and contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale, safety-critical systems powering communities across Canada and beyond.
A huge thanks to George Salib for the mentorship and support — and to Andre Correia & Ginny Ly for making this journey possible 🙏
More updates to come soon — and on a side note, thank you all for the support💙
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- The AtkinsRéalis logo on a soft blue background.
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