Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - Digital Technology Network Intern - 90413067 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

9d•$18 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The DT Network Intern will work with the DT Network Infrastructure Services team as a member of the team that designs, builds and implements the IT Networks at Amtrak.

Requirements

Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
Must be actively pursuing a degree in Networking Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Telecommunications Engineering.
Must have at least 2 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Basic understanding of network protocols, radio frequency/wireless technologies.
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
Must be able to work a minimum 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Help coordinate and participate in the installation of network infrastructure, including network switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and network monitoring endpoints.
Explore advanced Wi-Fi and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering technologies and conduct proof-of-concept initiatives to optimize Wi-Fi performance at select locations.
Evaluate usage statistics by analyzing network and application data for high-priority locations that impact both customer experience and Amtrak personnel (e.g., Mechanical, Materials Control, etc.).
Leverage Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop value-added processes, tools, APIs, and solutions that advance Network Engineering capabilities.
Assist in the development of network design topologies for Amtrak stations and facilities.
Support Network Engineers through the creation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Amtrak stakeholders.
Drive the development of business requirements, test cases, and project management deliverables that support scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.