Internship Opportunity: Infrastructure Lab Support Intern

Transportation Technology Center, Inc.•Pueblo, CO

37d

About The Position

The general objectives of these projects are to support research through data collection aimed at enhancing railway safety, performance, and efficiency. Supported projects may include, but are not limited to, rail inspections, slow-bend weld testing, electric flash butt (EFB) weld testing, and the development of work instructions and/or standard operating procedures. Funding for these projects may come from the Association of American Railroads as part of MxV Rail's Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program, the Federal Railway Administration (FRA), MxV Rail's internal research and development efforts, and/or commercial customers.

Requirements

Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
Currently pursuing an Engineering degree with at least two years completed.
Strong troubleshooting skills and critical thinking abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data organization, analysis, formulas/functions, charting, and basic macros/programming.
Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint skills for creating professional presentations.
Eager to learn about the railroad industry and apply engineering principles to enhance the safety, performance, and efficiency of railroad systems and components.
Willingness to perform field work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in testing rail or other metals, including developing test plans, executing tests, and summarizing results.
Hands-on experience with machining or fabrication processes.
Proficient in data collection, analysis, and critical thinking to interpret and clarify test outputs.
Experience with the installation and application of strain gauges.

Responsibilities

Learn, support, grow & have fun supporting projects with the Infrastructure and Metallurgy teams.
Support laboratory and/or field-testing, including data collection system/sensor/equipment preparation, troubleshooting, test setup, collecting, analyzing, & data submittal.
May support testing in the lab and/or outdoors in the field.
Act as a member of the infrastructure team by participating in projects, training, team meetings, and other focus areas of the engineering group.
Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.