Intern Engineering Designer, Rail and Transit
About The Position
TYLin is seeking a Rail and Transit intern for its San Diego, California office for Summer 2027. The intern will support engineers and engineering staff across project support roles, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. TYLin’s rail and transit work includes planning, design, and construction for high-speed rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, multimodal facilities, freight railways, and maintenance yards. The position assists with engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under close supervision of senior engineers, and applies relevant codes and standards to engineering deliverables.
Requirements
- Current third-year undergraduate standing or graduate student standing in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and engineering software.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in a team.
- Strong commitment to integrity and ethical, fair, and responsible behavior.
- Commitment to innovation and continuous learning.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Bluebeam, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
- Perform quantity take-offs.
- Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
- Assist with computer modeling.
- Assist with producing progress reports.
- Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff.
- Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under close supervision of senior engineers.
- Apply proper codes and standards in producing engineering deliverables.
- Attend site visits or inspections.
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage may be included.
- Continuing education benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
