Intern Engineer: Rail Operations Modeling and Planning - Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an internship candidate to support the ROMP team in Chicago or Boston. You will assist engineers with research, design, and documentation related to rail operations planning and data analysis.

The role emphasizes learning basic engineering calculations, familiarization with AutoCAD and MicroStation, and growing skills in transportation infrastructure. Relocation is not provided; on-site work at either office is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and algebraic concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with tasks and duties.
• Support research, development, and design of projects.
• Prepare drawings and documents as assigned.
• Learn and contribute to rail operations planning and data analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Engineering calculations

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Programming basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in post-secondary engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum.The ideal candidate for this position is someone deeply interested in rail transit and wants to explore software and data tools to help plan, expand and enhance rail transportation with an incredible team of experts. This opportunity will allow the candidate to learn and contribute to some of the most large-scale rail and transit planning and design projects underway in the United States. The rail and transit operations analyses performed by the candidate will help inform national and metro rail networks operating and capital decision making.This internship position is part of HNTB’s highly specialized ROMP (Rail Operations Modeling and Planning) team which provides a full range of operations planning and analysis services for light rail transit, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail and freight railroads. ROMP team is one of the strongest teams of rail professionals in the country that understands the complexity of analyzing rail operations. ROMP’s specialized personnel have extensive experience in analyzing rail and transit operations and simulating freight, passenger and transit operations.Primary focus will include passenger, freight, and light rail transit operations. You will assist with the development of planning and construction studies from an operations and data-based perspective.The position is based out of our Chicago, IL or Boston, MA office. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for this position.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 documentsRelevant coursework experience with railway engineeringWhat We Prefer:Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering programAutoCAD and/or MicroStation experienceStrong interest in transportation and infrastructureKnowledgeable in programing languages and work with large data setsExperience with transportation agencies including rail and transitAdditional 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.#MD#TransitAndRail.Locations:Boston, MA, Chicago, IL.........The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state....The approximate pay range for Illinois is $23.18 - $34.76. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..........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.