Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - DT Network Intern - 90413067 - Washington
Washington, DC, US, 20002
As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts
Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
Position Summary
The DT Network Intern will work with the DT Network Infrastructure Services team as a member of the team that designs, builds and implements the IT Networks at Amtrak.
Essential Functions
- Help coordinate and participate in the installation of network infrastructure, including network switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and network monitoring endpoints.
- Explore advanced Wi-Fi and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering technologies and conduct proof-of-concept initiatives to optimize Wi-Fi performance at select locations.
- Evaluate usage statistics by analyzing network and application data for high-priority locations that impact both customer experience and Amtrak personnel (e.g., Mechanical, Materials Control, etc.).
- Leverage Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop value-added processes, tools, APIs, and solutions that advance Network Engineering capabilities.
- Assist in the development of network design topologies for Amtrak stations and facilities.
- Support Network Engineers through the creation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Amtrak stakeholders.
- Drive the development of business requirements, test cases, and project management deliverables that support scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
- Must be actively pursuing a degree in Networking Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Telecommunications Engineering.
- Must have at least 2 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Basic understanding of network protocols, radio frequency/wireless technologies.
- Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
- Must be able to work a minimum 16 hours per week.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The hourly range is $18.00 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:167078
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:Antoinette Seals
Recruiter Email: Antoinette.Seals@amtrak.com
You power our progress through your performance.
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.
