Co-Op Engineer: Rail/Civil/Drainage (Rotating Position) – Fall/Winter 2025 – 2026

HNTB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Co-Op Engineer for their Philadelphia office, focusing on rail and civil engineering. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to assist in large-scale infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in design document preparation and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines. You will learn about transit and high-speed rail design fundamentals while developing your CAD drafting skills. Join a team of dedicated professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities. This position is perfect for those passionate about engineering and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering principles and calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with design documents and drawings.
• Participate in field visits and client meetings.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Geometric Principles

Algebraic Principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic Engineering Calculations

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current Enrollment in Engineering Program

Completion of 2 Years of Engineering Coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail

OpenRoads

REVIT

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. For over a century, we've delivered solutions for complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our growth, we're excited to invite you to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity involves assisting assigned departments and/or projects by performing basic engineering tasks aligned with standard post-secondary engineering curricula.

HNTB, with over 100 years of sustainable growth, is a leading engineering, architecture, and planning firm. Employee-owned, with more than 6,000 employees across 70+ offices nationwide, we serve clients in the rail and transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality, on time and within budget. Our projects include Brightline (Miami, FL), Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension (Seattle, WA), Tappan Zee Bridge (Nyack, NY), and Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA).

Working on large-scale construction projects, a co-op engineer will collaborate across multiple disciplines under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining experience in contract document preparation for major projects. This includes designing track, roadway, civil, drainage, and structures, as well as exposure to environmental mitigation, power, signaling, utilities, OCS, and more. The rotation will involve working with different engineers on design development, construction sequencing, and contract documentation.

Aspects of the position include:

1. Assisting in the preparation of design documents, such as track/highway alignments, drainage, structural designs, grading, and estimates.
2. Learning basic transit and high-speed rail design and construction fundamentals, including staging.
3. Participating in field visits or client meetings.
4. Developing CAD drafting skills.

Our Philadelphia, PA office seeks a Co-Op Engineer for Fall/Winter 2025-2026 in our Rail/Track/Civil Department, with a rotating position.

Note: Relocation and housing are not provided for these positions.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist engineering teams with various tasks.
• Support research, development, and design efforts.
• Help prepare engineering drawings and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent, plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.

What You’ll Bring:

• Basic understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to accept and apply guidance from peers and supervisors.
• Basic knowledge of shop drawing and submittal procedures.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Organizational skills for managing information in drawings and documents.

What We Prefer:

• Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary engineering coursework.
• Basic knowledge of drafting software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRail, OpenRoads, REVIT).
• Interest in track and/or railroad design.

Additional Information:

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.