New Grad Engineer I: Rail & Transit – Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation•Lexington, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. Through the delivery of innovative public transit and rail solutions, HNTB is partnering with transit authorities to better connect people and places in communities across the country. Our approach is built on a foundation of collaboration and combined with top industry expertise and unsurpassed technical excellence, HNTB is working alongside our clients and stakeholders to deliver rail and transit solutions that are shaping the future and making connections possible. Our Chelmsford, MA office is seeking New Grad Engineers looking to help deliver some of the region’s biggest and most complex public transportation projects within Rail & Transit for Summer 2027. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. Available Opportunities in: Communications Systems, Signals and Train Control, Overhead Contact Systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering including: Civil or Mechanical (Overhead Contact Systems) Electrical (Communications Systems and Signals)
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Responsibilities

Assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
Performing research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team.
Applying engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.
Leveraging technical knowledge to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs.
Developing conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software.
Contributing to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.
Design fiber optic, radio, and data network systems.
Contribute to control systems, CCTV, and passenger information systems.
Support development of specifications, cost estimates, and CAD drawings.
Develop signal block layouts and interlocking designs.
Design highway grade crossing warning systems.
Support microprocessor and relay-based control system design.
Design catenary systems and structural supports.
Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and material lists.
Evaluate integration of OCS with track and other transit systems.
Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
Performs other duties as assigned