Career Opportunities: Summer 2025 - PTC Engineering Intern - 90386220 - Philadelphia (163566)

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Support development and implementation of train control projects, with emphasis on Positive Train Control (PTC) systems.  This position will participate in design, construction and commissioning planning and review meetings. This position supports maintaining configuration control of train control hardware and software designs.  This position supports technical staff for the C&S Department and their staff upon request.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support division and production C&S forces in implementation of modifications to Amtrak’s train control system and addressing technical issues.
• Provide support for signal installation work to ensure that new systems are properly tested before being placed into service; develop and review test plans and procedures to ensure that production and division forces complete all necessary testing and documentation; attend field cutovers; and ensure any field changes are documented in as-in-service documentation.
• Support configuration management process to ensure train control design files, databases, software, etc. are current and properly maintained.
• Must be capable of managing solutions to individual train control design problems, providing direction to train control, maintenance, and production staff, and managing staff and consultant train control design staff.
• Maintain documentation of all comments for design and implementation plans, both internal and external.
• Assist in the development of the C&S department’s annual capital and maintenance programs.
• Supports development of signal maintenance practices, procedures, and inspections through maintenance of AMT-23, AMT-27, and other C&S manuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Must have at least 3 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a senior status at minimum.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of master’s degree in engineering
• Previous railroad experience
• Knowledge of railroad operations, construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of C&S equipment and infrastructure such PTC systems, interlocking, ABS, crossing and defect detection systems, voice radio systems and network communication systems.
• Knowledge of FRA standards, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, SharePoint and ability to quickly learn and use configuration management and database software applications.
• Demonstrated experience in communication orally and in writing within and outside of the organization.
• Combination of office and field work. Must be able to work in the field under all weather conditions.
• Travel: (25%).

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $17.50 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.
 
Summer 2025 internship program will run from May 19th - August 8, 2025. 
 

Requisition ID:163566
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.