Rail Engineering Intern - Shape Rails & Communities

AECOM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Rail Engineering Intern to join our Chicago, Illinois office for a Summer 2027 start. The role involves supporting rail project alignments, right-of-way work, and utility coordination using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

You’ll assist with design calculations and field reviews under supervision, gaining hands-on engineering experience. You should be pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree (two years of study completed) and aim to continue toward an

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Rail Engineering, or a related discipline and must have completed at least two years of study.
• Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most recent school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree after the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of Rail Project alignments, right-of-way determination, and utility coordination utilizing OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, a variety of Civil Engineering design software applications, and MS Office applications.
• Assisting with preliminary to final design calculations and plan development, reviewing field information, possible field inspection of existing facilities, and other work consistent with the duties of an entry-level engineer.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• General office administration, including report reproduction, collation, and deliveries.
• Enthusiastic individuals eager to face new challenges and take on personal responsibilities are best qualified to meet the demands of this work. An intern is expected to be able to apply technical training to perform basic calculations, work well in a team setting, and be willing to learn new skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Rail Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley CAD drafting

MS Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Rail Engineering Intern to join our Chicago, Illinois office for a Summer 2027 start. The role involves supporting rail project alignments, right-of-way work, and utility coordination using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

You’ll assist with design calculations and field reviews under supervision, gaining hands-on engineering experience. You should be pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree (two years of study completed) and aim to continue toward an