Amtrak Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Are you looking for a long-term internship where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem-solving to ensure customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Does gaining hands-on experience, real-world skills, and valuable knowledge while developing yourself professionally sound exciting to you? Then look at the Siemens Mobility Internship Program
If you are able to work in parallel with your studies for a limited number of hours per week in our team during the school year and you can join us full-time during the school breaks including but not limited to the summer, this internship is for you.
We are looking for a Rolling Stock Project Management Intern. This position will be based at our Siemens Mobility Inc. Rolling Stock area branch located in California.
During your journey with us, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Amtrak Intercity Trainsets project where you will learn how to lead large scale projects and coordinate with multiple departments that have an impact in the way people use rail transportation today.
If you are a rising junior or ideally a senior pursuing an undergraduate degree, live near Sacramento, CA and are ready to discover the amazing opportunities that the rail industry has to offer then look no further
A little bit about us
Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail - including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.
The Amtrak Intercity Trainsets (ICT) or Airo (Amtrak's given name) project is one of the largest contracts in the United States and will enable Amtrak to renew their single level passenger trainsets that will operate all across the United States. This large contract will allow Amtrak to support an expected large increase in passengers' ridership on the Northeast Corridor and in Washington state by 2030.
You will be an active member of the team managing this contract that will fill in our factory with trainsets.
What your day-to-day will look like:
• Participate in internal and external meetings for the projects.
• Work with our Project Managers and Engineers on design improvements, technical documentation.
• Support implementation and supply of materials for design changes.
• Monitor and document Coach production progress.
• Help track and guide materials supply to the production floor.
• Write field modifications and test procedures.
• Create tableau and reports that benefit the project.
Critical Capabilities:
• Resourcefulness
• Problem solving
• Collaborative mindset
• Ability to work independently as needed
• Can work autonomously
• Can balance studies and work
Who Should Apply?
• Education / Majors: Current junior undergraduates or senior pursuing a BA/BS from an accredited college or university and majoring in Engineering or Project Management with strong technical or analytical aptitude
• Availability: approximately 20 hours per week during the year and 40 hours per week during school breaks
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
• Prior internship or co-op experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and critical-thinking skills
• Industry knowledge and/or interest
Learn about the AMTRAK ICT/Airo project.
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You'll Benefit From
The hourly pay range for this position $24 - $28 per hour, based off of your projected graduation year. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.
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