Intern Engineer – Rail Operations Modeling and Planning

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Engineering Assistant to support multiple departments with basic engineering tasks and data-based analyses related to passenger and freight rail operations.

The role involves assisting engineers with drawings, research, and project design while leveraging CAD tools and standard MS Office workflows. Enrollment in an accredited engineering program is required, with practical coursework in railway topics preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program preferred
• Basic understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents
• Relevant coursework experience with railway engineering
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages and experience working with large data sets preferred
• Experience with transportation agencies including rail and transit preferred
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned departments and/or projects with basic engineering-related tasks
• Assist engineering teams in various tasks and duties
• Assist engineers with research, development, and design of projects
• Assist engineers with preparation of engineering drawings and documents
• Assist with passenger, freight, and light rail transit operations planning and analysis
• Contribute to planning and construction studies from an operations and data-based perspective
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic Engineering Principles

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

AutoCAD Experience

Railway Engineering Coursework

Data Analysis Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in Engineering Program

2 years engineering coursework preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

• Assist assigned departments and/or projects with basic engineering-related tasks
• Assist engineering teams in various tasks and duties
• Assist engineers with research, development, and design of projects
• Assist engineers with preparation of engineering drawings and documents
• Assist with passenger, freight, and light rail transit operations planning and analysis
• Contribute to planning and construction studies from an operations and data-based perspective
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program preferred
• Basic understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents
• Relevant coursework experience with railway engineering
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages and experience working with large data sets preferred
• Experience with transportation agencies including rail and transit preferred
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational engineering knowledge with proficiency in engineering calculations and document preparation. Familiarity with railway engineering and experience with data analysis in transportation contexts are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Basic Engineering Principles
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• AutoCAD Experience
• Railway Engineering Coursework
• Data Analysis Skills

Hard Skills

• Basic Engineering Calculations
• Geometric Principles
• Algebraic Principles
• Document Preparation
• Data Organization

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Enrollment in Engineering Program

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Agencies
• Rail Transit Operations
• Freight Operations
• Passenger Operations

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation