Summer 2023- Rolling Stock Engineering Intern - 90352250 - Chicago

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to attract new engineers and to promote careers in Rolling Stock Engineering by providing an entry point for engineers in training. Accepted candidates for the position will have the opportunity to apply their engineering skills in both the office and field, and to gain firsthand work experience in the various aspects of rolling stock engineering. The position will be assisting the Rolling Stock Engineering team working on Amtrak’s Superliner, Horizon, and Venture car fleets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Sr Manger Equipment Engineering the position will:

•    Assist the Rolling Stock Engineering group with equipment design and troubleshooting.
•    Assist the Rolling Stock Engineering group with testing, inspections, and design of operating and capital maintenance planning.
•    Assist in the analysis of failure data, physical components, system design, and input from maintenance personnel to determine root cause of failures.
•    Attend office meetings, field meetings, and conference calls.
•    Assist in the development and release of work instructions, maintenance procedures, modifications, models, drawings, and/or schematics.
•    Assist in providing technical, logistical, and administrative support to ensure the successful completion of assigned project tasks within scope, schedule and budget. Receive instruction on and become familiar with Mechanical safety standards, work procedures, and operating practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
•    Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
•    Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
•    Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Previous heavy machinery or railroad industry experience
•    Specific interest of desire to work in the railroad industry

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The hourly range is $17.50 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc.  In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
 

Requisition ID:157062
Posting Location(s):Illinois
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:None 

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All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use.  Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire.   Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation.  Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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