Job Description
Your success is a train ride away!
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.
Are you ready to join our team?
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to attract future engineers by providing an
entry point to promote careers in railway engineering – electric traction.
Candidates accepted for this position will have the opportunities to apply their
engineering skills in the field and to gain firsthand work experience in the
various aspects of railway engineering – electric traction. This position may
include opportunities for the candidates to work during the school semester as a
part of a co-op program.
Amtrak operates and maintains a power network in the northeast corridor that is
used to supply trains and other equipment with electricity that is referred to
as traction power. Amtrak and its traction power network is analogous to a
utility company in that they have transmission lines, distribution lines
(overhead catenary system), generation, and control centers that oversee the
power network. Amtrak is looking for an individual to fill an intern position
that will be engaged in all levels of the traction power network but primarily
be focused on the Safety and Quality Assurance Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Gain general knowledge about railroad electrical infrastructure along with
the various aspects of traction power assets.
* Assist in providing technical, logistical, and administrative support to
ensure the successful completion of assigned project tasks within scope,
schedule, and budget.
* Support the review and commissioning of new installations, ensuring adherence
to engineering standards and standard operating instructions.
* Assist in conducting field audits, with a focus on improving system
reliability and enhancing safety protocols for Amtrak.
* 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 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience working in a transportation, engineering, manufacturing,
industrial, safety, or technical environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software.
- Experienced in PowerBI.
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:166747
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here
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Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Interim role, Work at office, Local area, Relocation