Summer 2026 Field Services Internship

Wabtec•Kansas City, PA

5d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for students who want to move and improve the world! If you have interests in the areas of diesel technology, logistics, supply chain, technical services, and/or leadership, you can gain real work experience with our products in the Locomotive Maintenance Field Services businesses. Our 10-week Summer Internship Program encourages college students to explore their professional interests while working on real business projects. Our program goal is to bring your academic topics to life, give you an opportunity to see what job opportunities are possible and prepare each student for a potential full-time position after graduation in one of our challenging leadership programs or direct hire roles. In addition to your role, you will have opportunities for professional, training and social activities throughout the experience that provide a valuable network with your Intern peers all the way up to Senior leaders. Who will you be working with? As an intern with our Field Services team, you will see firsthand what it’s like to be a subject matter expert helping our customers maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives. You will be working right alongside Wabtec’s Technical and Materials Advisors and directly with our customer’s mechanical employees. This position is located in an active locomotive service facility onsite with one of our customers, the largest railroad operators in North America.

Requirements

Must be a full-time student (preferably rising Juniors and rising Seniors) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Demonstrated experience in leadership roles.
Strong desire to learn and develop in diesel/automotive technology, engineering, logistics, manufacturing or other related areas to supplement classroom learning.
Ability to communicate technical aptitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
Able to work for a minimum of 10 weeks (maximum of 12).
Willingness to take roles at one of our many Wabtec locations.
The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance throughout the internship
Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment
A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

Nice To Haves

If you have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing full year of college.

Responsibilities

Assist TA’s with coordinating and providing instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance/modifications
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop and to gain access to craftsman labor force
Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop
Begin completing the various Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses
Begin completing Level 1 TA OJT tasks
Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics, and other various resources
Gain understanding of emission standards and emission critical components
Completing various short-term projects given by Shop manager
All other duties as required