Rail Co-op Spring 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • United States, Massachusetts, 10 Park Plaza, MA

6h

About The Position

The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealth's 15 Regional Transit Authorities, MassDOT's freight and passenger rail program, approximately 300 miles of rail, and state grants for business improvement projects and federal funding for at-grade crossing improvements. The Rail Co-op will work closely with Rail Assistant Project Managers and the Rail Project Manager on projects across the state.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass and obtain a Roadway Worker Protection Card.
• Must have good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, including in group settings and public meetings.
• Proficiency in the entire Microsoft Office suite and in data management.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work on MassDOT-owned or controlled property.
• Assist in managing project development, contracting, agreements, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of railroad construction projects on MassDOT Rail-owned or controlled property.
• Assist in meeting budgetary, performance, and quality goals, ensuring work conforms to good railroad practice and applicable state and federal requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Travel statewide as required to perform work activities.
• Draft materials and communications.
• Review construction and service estimates and/or invoices for materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Analyze changes in scope of work during design and/or construction projects.
• Perform related duties, including writing memoranda, letters, and general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; and maintaining records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed