2027 Rail Civil Engineering Internship

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plan

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. invites motivated Civil Engineering students to join our Railway Engineering internship. You will assist in preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for rail projects, collect data for reports, and support field investigations under supervision.

The role emphasizes communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in MicroStation. Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program is expected; sophomore year completion and enrollment

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program
• Sophomore year completed by internship start and enrolled in a 4-year college/university
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates with supervision
• Gather/provide data for engineering reports and studies
• Perform calculations or reviews as needed
• Use MicroStation and related software on projects
• Conduct field investigations to collect information
• Document observations and maintain records
• Assist with reviewing contractor invoices and monitoring activities

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Enrolled in accredited 4-year college/university

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Our Railway Engineering discipline comprises Civil Engineers who plan, design, and prepare construction documents for a variety of rail clients. Design includes rail alignments and geometrics, grading plans, drainage and utility plans, pavement markings, construction details, erosion control, and construction staging and phasing. Work is typically done in MicroStation OpenRoads. AutoCAD with Civil3D is used for select projects. The Railway Engineering discipline also supports construction management efforts in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Railway Engineering interns will be expected to perform the following key responsibilities with supervision and assistance from a Hanson Professional Engineer: Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates Gathering and/or providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies Performing and/or reviewing calculations or reports Utilizing engineering software packages such as MicroStation Conducting field investigations to gather information Documenting and/or observing construction operations Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; attending meetings; and maintaining records. Potential opportunities include monitoring contractor activities, preparing reports, and assisting with reviewing contractor invoices.

Qualifications

The intern must be actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program or a relevant field of study. The ideal candidate will have completed their sophomore year by the time of the internship and be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university. Key requirements are listed but not limited to the following:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Because our people set us apart.

Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results. Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.