Rail Operations & Contracts Intern

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail pass privileges

PTO day per academic year

Job summary

Amtrak in Philadelphia is offering Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Host Railroads Internships in the Host Railroads Group. The role focuses on operations analysis, contract administration, and negotiating positions with host railroads.

You will conduct data research, maintain databases, help design performance reports, and communicate with management while gaining exposure to transportation contracting and industry practice.

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in economics, business, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Must have at least 2 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative research and analysis skills.
• Strong business sense.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and analyze data.
• Make recommendations based on analysis of delay, on-time performance, revenue, cost, and other data.
• Update and maintain two multi-user contracts databases.
• Compile, distribute and file agreement documents, including electronic records.
• Assist in the design of performance measurement reports.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with management.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Business sense

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics/business/quantitative field

Active pursuit of degree

2+ years of undergraduate study completed / junior status

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Amtrak in Philadelphia is offering Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Host Railroads Internships in the Host Railroads Group. The role focuses on operations analysis, contract administration, and negotiating positions with host railroads.

You will conduct data research, maintain databases, help design performance reports, and communicate with management while gaining exposure to transportation contracting and industry practice.