Freight Rail Engineering Intern: Hands-on Design & Field

HDR; Alaska; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Freight Rail Intern in the United States to gain hands-on experience in the design of track, structures, and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients. You will work under a senior engineer to check drawings, develop material lists, and review submittals using specialized software.

You will also engage with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs, with travel/field work possible within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Gains real-world experience on projects applying engineering techniques for track, structures, and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients.
• Assist senior engineers by checking drawings/calculations, developing material lists, calculating quantities, reviewing submittals, and using specialized software.
• Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Travel and/or field work within the U.S. may be required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering student (undergrad/grad)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Freight Rail Intern in the United States to gain hands-on experience in the design of track, structures, and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients. You will work under a senior engineer to check drawings, develop material lists, and review submittals using specialized software.

You will also engage with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs, with travel/field work possible within the U.S.