Project Student Intern - Signal/CAD Drafter (Alaska Railroad)

About the Department

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The basic purpose of assignments will be to orient the employee in the application of academic theory and basic principles as they pertain to railroad signal engineering.  A main focus of the assignments will be upgrading signal drawings and plans using AutoCAD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Signal Management in the design and layout of railroad signal projects.  This includes applying basic engineering concepts, performing calculations, and developing sketches of proposed designs.

Assists in other Signal project areas which will enhance the intern’s engineering education.  These projects may include assistance with engineering plans for power generation and consumption, inspection services during construction, preparation of local State and Federal permits, utility locates, and other related activities.

Performs routine drafting and utilizes department’s CADD system and software to develop drawings, graphs, tables, and reports as required.

Gathers, develops, analyzes, and presents operational data from railroad work programs or other railroad business.

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and principles.   Knowledge of advanced math (geometry, algebra, and trigonometry) for use in performing calculations and developing sketches of proposed designs.   Ability to operate a computer and use AutoCAD system and software to develop drawings, graphs, tables, and reports.
 
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills & Impact
Uses knowledge of engineering concepts and principles to gather, develop, analyze and present operations and capital projects.  Assistance with projects enables the department to successfully complete projects and adhere to deadlines.
 
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
This position will not have supervisory responsibilities within ARRC.
 
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with higher level engineers (Project Managers and Signal personnel) for the purpose of coordinating work assignments, obtaining/providing data, and performance of day-to-day duties.  Most of the work will be performed under the direction of Signal Managers.
 
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Majority of assignments will be performed indoors, with occasional field assignments to assist in design and construction over sight work.

Position Duties

This is a year-round and in-person position. 

Education Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or engineering technology.  

Work Experience

Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and principles is required.  Knowledge of advanced math (geometry, algebra, and trigonometry) is required.   Must have the skill and ability to operate a computer and use AutoCAD system and software.

Certification/License Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.

 * * *   Please provide proof of enrollment with your application.    * * *

 

Minimum Qualifications

Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

 

 

IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
 
 The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords

Other Qualifications

Benefits

N/a

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerState of AlaskaAddress PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/