Intern - Transit & Rail Engineering
About The Position
Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Transit & Rail Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here . What you’ll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Demonstrated interest in transit and railway engineering through prior internship or applied coursework experience.
- Proficient in data analysis and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Rail Track.
- Familiarity with railway and transit engineering principles and practices.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on real-world railway and transit projects, assisting in design and development.
- Support engineers in understanding project requirements and proposing innovative solutions.
- Perform engineering calculations for railway and transit system design and analysis.
- Assist in designing railway system layouts and coordinating with multiple disciplines.
- Participate in field surveys and contribute to project documentation, including technical drawings and reports.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
