Freight Rail Engineering Intern - Mentored Field Experience

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Freight Rail Intern to gain real-world experience on projects related to track, structures and supporting facilities. You will work under the supervision of a senior engineer, helping check drawings, develop material lists, and review submittals using standard engineering techniques.

This temporary, full-time role offers mentorship, exposure to mentoring programs, and potential travel within the United States.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.
• 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Interest in freight railroad industry and/or transit.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects applying standard engineering techniques for track, structures, and related facilities.
• Assist in checking drawings and calculations, develop material lists and quantities, review submittals, and use specialized software.
• Mentor through programs connecting with recent graduates and company leaders.
• Position may require travel and/or field work within the U.S.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering student

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

HDR in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Freight Rail Intern to gain real-world experience on projects related to track, structures and supporting facilities. You will work under the supervision of a senior engineer, helping check drawings, develop material lists, and review submittals using standard engineering techniques.

This temporary, full-time role offers mentorship, exposure to mentoring programs, and potential travel within the United States.