Summer 2027 - Construction Management Intern - 90398950 - New York

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail pass privileges

PTO day

Job summary

Amtrak in New York seeks a Summer 2027 Construction Management Intern to support the Penn Transformation project with a balance of construction project management and project finance. You will work with the project team and gain hands-on experience in initiation activities and requirements gathering.

The program runs May 17 to August 6, 2027, onsite in New York. Applicants must be actively pursuing an Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance degree, have at least one year completed, a

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management and/or Finance.
• Must have at least 1 year of undergraduate studies completed or sophomore status.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initiation activities for the Penn Transformation Project.
• Work with the project team to understand requirements within Penn Station.
• Gain exposure to construction project management and project finance.

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance (pursuing degree)

Job description

Summer 2027 - Construction Management Intern - 90398950 - New York

Location: New York, NY, US, 10001

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

JOB SUMMARY:

Summer 2027 internship program will run from May 17th - August 6, 2027.

Intern position to work with the project team involved in the Penn Transformation. This position will have a balance of construction project management and project finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The individual will assist with various aspects of the project during the initiation of the Penn Transformation Project. Will work closely with various team members and develop an understanding of requirements within Penn Station.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management and/or Finance.
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The hourly range is $18.00 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition, paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.