Co-op Engineer: Track Design/Rail - Spring/Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Co-op Engineer to join the Rail/Track Department. Under one-on-one guidance, you will assist in design documents, learn environmental mitigation, and gain exposure to track and high-speed rail concepts.

You will participate in field visits, client meetings, and develop CAD drafting skills while supporting ongoing projects across the Northeast Corridor. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
• Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
• Basic understanding of shop drawing and submittal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
• Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in field visits or client meetings.
• Opportunity to develop CAD drafting skill set.

Skills

Basic engineering principles

Engineering calculations

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED + enrolled in post-secondary engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRail

OpenRoads

REVIT

Job description

What We're Looking ForWith more than 100 years of profitable sustainable growth, HNTB is one of the most prominent engineering, architecture and planning firms in the nation. Employee-owned, with more than 6,000 employees and 70+ offices nationwide, HNTB serves clients in the rail/transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to performance providing quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. HNTB’s project portfolio includes: Brightline (Miami, Florida), Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension (Seattle, WA), Tappan zee Bridge (Nyack, New York), and 49ers Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA).Our Philadelphia, PA office is seeking a Co-op Engineer to join our Rail/Track Department.Job Summary: Under one-on-one guidance from engineers, co-op engineers perform basic engineering-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum to create construction plans. Designs include passenger and transit systems around the country including planning studies, state of good repair and high speed rail design. Our team designs key infrastructure investments for multiple passenger rail authorities (Amtrak, SEPTA, MNR, MBTA, MARC, etc.) along the Northeast Corridor and across the US in our multidisciplinary office environment. Our Track Team’s notable past and on-going projects include Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement Project 160 MPH Track Design (Havre de Grace, MD), SEPTA King of Prussia Rail Extension (Philadelphia, PA), and PATCO Ben Franklin Bridge Track Rehabilitation (Philadelphia, PA).Aspects of the position include:* Assist in preparation of design documents for trackwork, including alignments, drainage, grading and estimates* Learning environmental mitigation*Learning basic transit and high speed rail design and construction fundamentals*Participate in field visits or client meetings* Opportunity to develop CAD drafting skill set*Perform other duties as assigned.Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.What You’ll Do:Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.What You’ll Need:High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering programWhat You’ll Bring:Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.Ability to perform basic engineering calculationsAbility to organize information for use in drawings or other documentsWhat We Prefer:Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering programBasic knowledge of a drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, OpenRoads, OR REVIT)Interested in track and/or railroad designAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#MZ#TransitAndRail.Locations:King of Prussia, PA (Geerdes), King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)......................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.