Spring & Summer 2026 - Bridge Construction Intern - 90399023 - Rensselaer
Rensselaer, NY, US, 12144
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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Job Summary
This position will require the committment of 2 terms (spring and summer), running from January 12th through August 7, 2026.
The purpose of this position is to attract future engineers by providing an entry point to promote careers in railway engineering - bridge construction. Candidates accepted for this position will have the opportunities to apply their engineering management skills in the field and to gain firsthand work experience in the various aspects of railway engineering and major construction. This position may include opportunities for the candidates to work during the school semester as a part of an intern program.
Amtrak operates and maintains an infrastructure system that is used for passenger rail services connecting a national network of stations. It is the ongoing focus for Amtrak to not only maintain this infrastructure system but facilitate both improvements to and full replacements of aged out structures, specifically railway bridges. Amtrak is looking for an individual to fill an intern position that will be engaged in all facilitating levels of a bridge replacement project currently underway.
Essential Functions
- Gain general knowledge about railroad construction management and rail bridge replacement.
- Assist in providing administrative support to ensure the successful completion of assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Assist in conducting field audits, with a focus on improving accuracy and project data analysis.
- Contribute to the development of audit reports and introduce innovative ideas, incorporating modern technology platforms for efficient information capture and analysis.
- Receive instruction on the various Engineering and Railroad safety standards, work procedures, and operating practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
- Must be actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Safety.
- 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.
- Must be available to work across both the spring and summer terms, from January 12th through August 7, 2026 in-person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a transportation, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or safety.
- Experience working in diverse environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experienced in Blueprint/Plan reading.
Communications and Interpersonal Skills
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
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:165322
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Recruiter Name:Yacquelin Gardiner
Recruiter Email: Yacquelin.Gardiner@amtrak.com
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
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 providers of 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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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.
