Intern - Railway Engineer

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 112,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati seeks a Cadet Railway Engineer Intern to support planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of railway systems. This role provides hands-on exposure while developing technical and analytical skills.

You will assist in inspections, studies, site visits, and documentation, working with civil, electrical, mechanical, and signaling engineers under supervision. This internship emphasizes practical growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering foundation and coursework in core concepts.
• Basic knowledge of railway systems or construction projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with engineering software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of railway infrastructure.
• Support project teams in engineering studies, surveys, and assessments.
• Participate in site visits and field inspections to observe operations.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, and project documentation.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, and design documents under supervision.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to railway performance and asset management.
• Help ensure compliance with railway safety standards, company policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, mechanical, and signaling engineers.
• Attend technical meetings, training sessions, and safety briefings.
• Perform other engineering-related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Engineering fundamentals

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the role

The Cadet Railway Engineer Intern assists the engineering team in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of railway systems and infrastructure. This role provides hands-on training and practical exposure to railway engineering projects while developing technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills within a railway environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of railway infrastructure, including tracks, stations, signaling systems, and other rail assets.

• Support project teams in engineering studies, surveys, and technical assessments.

• Participate in site visits and field inspections to observe railway operations and maintenance activities.

• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, and project documentation.

• Review engineering plans, specifications, and design documents under supervision.

• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to railway performance and asset management.

• Help ensure compliance with railway safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, mechanical, and signaling engineers.

• Attend technical meetings, training sessions, and safety briefings.

• Perform other engineering-related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

About you

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong academic background in engineering principles.

• Basic knowledge of railway systems, transportation infrastructure, or construction projects is an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other engineering software is a plus.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work in field and office environments.

• Technical aptitude and engineering fundamentals.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.