Fall​/Digital Technology Network Intern Washington

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Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Location:

Washington, DC, US, 20002

Company:
Amtrak

As we move America's workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts

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  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.

Position Summary

The DT Network Intern will work with the DT Network Infrastructure Service steam as a member of the team that designs,buildsand implements the IT Network sat Amtrak.

Essential Functions

• Help coordinate andparticipatein the installation of network infrastructure, including network switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and network monitoring endpoints.
• Explore advanced Wi-Fi and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering technologies and conduct proof-of-concept initiatives to optimize Wi-Fi performance at select locations.
• Evaluate usage statistics by analyzing network and application data for high-priority locations that impact both customer experience and Amtrak personnel (e.g., Mechanical, Materials Control, etc.).
• Leverage Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop value-added processes, tools, APIs, and solutions that advance Network Engineering capabilities.
• Assist in the development of network design topologies for Amtrak stations and facilities.
• Support Network Engineers through the creation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Amtrak stakeholders.
• Drive the development of business requirements, test cases, and project management deliverables that support scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Networking Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Telecommunications Engineering.
• M ust have at least 2 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher .
• Basic understanding of network protocols , radio frequency/wireless technologies.
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
• Must be able to work a minimum 16 hours per week .

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.

Requisition :167078
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days  for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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