CBTC Railcar Tech Intern – Electrical & Data Analysis

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City is offering a Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern position within the Subways Department. The role provides training in railcar technology and involves entry-level duties, data analysis, documentation, and engineering support for CBTC systems.

Under supervision, the intern will assist with CBTC projects, review schematics, prepare test reports, and help implement design modifications to railcar systems, with a focus on data-driven

Qualifications

• Able to review and analyze documentation related to electrical/electronic systems and microprocessor-based controls.
• Ability to work in field environments, including railcar maintenance and overhaul facilities.
• Able to use computer-based data capture software or test equipment and perform data analysis.
• Able to interpret and analyze electronic equipment performance data (i.e. test data, data downloads, on screen data).
• Practical knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, communications networks, and associated interfaces.
• Preferred knowledge of engineering principles as applied to railcar electrical systems and subsystems design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks related to CBTC projects.
• Support performance and failure analysis of CBTC electronic systems.
• Review technical documentation including schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and test reports.
• Prepare detailed test reports summarizing findings and results.
• Assist in developing and implementing modification procedures for CBTC and related railcar systems.
• Analyze data downloads from Carborne CBTC and non-CBTC equipment to identify issues and trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance Shops in troubleshooting and diagnosing Carborne CBTC electronic and software system failures.
• Support shop activities related to CBTC equipment and software installations and modifications.

Skills

Documentation review

Field work

Data capture software

Data interpretation

Electrical/electronic systems

Railcar engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/computer/tech)

Tools

CBTC equipment

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City is offering a Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern position within the Subways Department. The role provides training in railcar technology and involves entry-level duties, data analysis, documentation, and engineering support for CBTC systems.

Under supervision, the intern will assist with CBTC projects, review schematics, prepare test reports, and help implement design modifications to railcar systems, with a focus on data-driven