Rail Engineering Intern

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Chicago, IL - 130 East Randolph
• Compensation: USD 23.35 - USD 32.11 - hourly

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AECOM
is seeking a Rail Engineering Intern to work in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2027.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development of Rail Project alignments, right-of-way determination, and utility coordination utilizing Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, 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 work diligently to learn new skills.

• 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. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. 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 in the same or similar discipline after the internship.

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bentley CAD drafting software.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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