Summer 2027 Field Services Internship

Wabtec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec invites motivated students to join a 10‑week Summer Internship in Field Services, gaining hands‑on experience helping maintain locomotives. You’ll work alongside Technical and Materials Advisors and customer crews at active service facilities.

You’ll explore diesel technology, logistics, and leadership opportunities, with potential paths to full‑time roles after graduation. The program emphasizes training, social activities, and networking with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be a full‑time student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Demonstrated leadership in roles.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work 10–12 weeks and at multiple Wabtec locations.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale after a full year of college.

Responsibilities

• Assist TAs with coordinating and providing instruction on locomotive maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop.
• Work on a cross‑functional team focused on customer success in the shop.
• Begin and complete Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses and TA OJT tasks.
• Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics and resources.
• Gain understanding of emission standards and critical components.
• Complete various short‑term projects as assigned by Shop Manager.

Skills

Technical disciplines

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate STEM student

Tools

TA OJT training

eServices navigation

Job description

• Job Family: Field Technical Service

Job Description

We are looking for students who want to move and improve the world! If you have interests in the areas of diesel technology, logistics, supply chain, technical services, and/or leadership, you can gain real work experience with our products in the Locomotive Maintenance Field Services businesses.

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program encourages college students to explore their professional interests while working on real business projects. Our program goal is to bring your academic topics to life, give you an opportunity to see what job opportunities are possible and prepare each student for a potential full-time position after graduation in one of our challenging leadership programs or direct hire roles.

In addition to your role, you will have opportunities for professional, training and social activities throughout the experience that provide a valuable network with your Intern peers all the way up to Senior leaders.

Who will you be working with?

As an intern with our Field Services team, you will see firsthand what it’s like to be a subject matter expert helping our customers maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives. You will be working right alongside Wabtec’s Technical and Materials Advisors and directly with our customer’s mechanical employees. This position is located in an active locomotive service facility onsite with one of our customers, the largest railroad operators in North America.

Requirements – We are looking for YOU if you have:

• Must be a full-time student (preferably rising Juniors and rising Seniors) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles.
• Strong desire to learn and develop in diesel/automotive technology, engineering, logistics, manufacturing or other related areas to supplement classroom learning.
• Ability to communicate technical aptitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to work for a minimum of 10 weeks (maximum of 12).
• Willingness to take roles at one of our many Wabtec locations.
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance throughout the internship
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal
• If you have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing full year of college.

What will your typical day look like?

• Assist TA’s with coordinating and providing instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance/modifications
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop and to gain access to craftsman labor force
• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop
• Begin completing the various Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses
• Begin completing Level 1 TA OJT tasks
• Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics, and other various resources
• Gain understanding of emission standards and emission critical components
• Completing various short‑term projects given by Shop manager
• All other duties as required

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking throughout the day
• Walking up and down stairs
• Climbing on/off of locomotives
• Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day
• Speaking and hearing
• Typing and operating a computer
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment (in reasonable alignment with class schedule)
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Locations:

Interns have the opportunity to work at one of five Field Services locations. Possible sites may include Havre, MT; Los Angeles, CA; Galesburg, IL; Kansas City, KS. Other locations may be available and are subject to change.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

The salary range for this role is between $18.50 - $25.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as year of study and major. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Housing stipends are also available based on distance from your home of record.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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