Responsibilities:
Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Rail Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.
Working with the rail team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve operations, capacity, and safety for our clients. Specializing in large-scale intermodal facilities, capacity improvements, commuter projects, and industrial developments, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with creative thinking to provide innovative solutions for complex problems. Together, we're transforming rail networks across North America and optimizing how goods and people reach their destinations.
What you'll be challenged to do:
During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
* Collaborate on real-world freight rail and transit projects.
* Attend project meetings, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and assist in design and development.
* Assist project engineers and project managers in designing track alignment geometry and intermodal facility layouts.
* Perform engineering calculations and do quantity takeoffs.
* Gain exposure to the design process, from concept to construction.
* Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Qualifications:
What you'll bring to our firm:
* Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program, pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
* An open, creative mind that actively engages multiple perspectives to find solutions to unique design challenges.
* Demonstrated interest in transit and railway engineering through prior internship or applied coursework experience.
* Familiarity with MicroStation or AutoCAD and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Consistently arrives to work, meetings, and other work activities on time.
What we prefer you bring:
* Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
* Familiarity with rail engineering principles and practices.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
* Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
* Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
* Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
* Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
* Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
* Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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