Co-op Engineer: Track Design/Rail - Spring/Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

HNTB, a prominent engineering, architecture, and planning firm with over 100 years of profitable sustainable growth, is seeking a Co-op Engineer for its Rail/Track Department in the Philadelphia, PA office. As an employee-owned company with over 6,000 employees nationwide, HNTB is dedicated to serving clients in the rail/transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to performance. The firm has a strong project portfolio including Brightline, Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension, Tappan Zee Bridge, and 49ers Levi’s Stadium. The Co-op Engineer will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to perform basic engineering tasks, contributing to the creation of construction plans for passenger and transit systems across the country. This includes planning studies, state of good repair, and high-speed rail design. The team collaborates on key infrastructure investments for multiple passenger rail authorities along the Northeast Corridor and nationwide. Notable projects include Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement Project, SEPTA King of Prussia Rail Extension, and PATCO Ben Franklin Bridge Track Rehabilitation.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
  • Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
  • Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
  • Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
  • Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

Nice To Haves

  • Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering program
  • Basic knowledge of a drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRail, OpenRoads, OR REVIT)
  • Interested in track and/or railroad design

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation of design documents for trackwork, including alignments, drainage, grading and estimates
  • Learning environmental mitigation
  • Learning basic transit and high speed rail design and construction fundamentals
  • Participate in field visits or client meetings
  • Opportunity to develop CAD drafting skill set
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties
  • Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects
  • Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned

Benefits

  • Employee-owned
  • HNTB Total Rewards
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