Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - Electric Traction Engineering Intern - 90411608 - Philadelphia

Amtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the country. They are seeking an Electric Traction Engineering Intern to provide support in various aspects of railway engineering, focusing on safety and quality assurance within the traction power network.

What you'll do:

• Gain general knowledge about railroad electrical infrastructure along with the various aspects of traction power assets
• Assist in providing technical, logistical, and administrative support to ensure the successful completion of assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget
• Support the review and commissioning of new installations, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and standard operating instructions
• Assist in conducting field audits, with a focus on improving system reliability and enhancing safety protocols for Amtrak
• Contribute to the development of audit reports and introduce innovative ideas, incorporating modern technology platforms for efficient information capture and analysis
• Receive instruction on the various Engineering safety standards, work procedures, and operating practices

What they're looking for:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution
• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Safety
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Experience working in a transportation, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, safety, or technical environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software
• Experienced in PowerBI

Benefits:

• Paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.