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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for amtrak internship in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Amtrak Internship vs Amtrak Co-op?

AspectAmtrak InternshipAmtrak Co-op
CredentialsTypically students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degreesUsually students enrolled in related degree programs, often requiring academic credit
Work EnvironmentShort-term, project-based, and training-focusedLonger-term, integrated with academic schedules, often more hands-on
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for recruiting future employees and providing industry exposureUsed for academic credit, skill development, and industry experience

Amtrak Internships are short-term, training-focused programs for students seeking industry exposure, while Amtrak Co-ops are longer-term, integrated with academic schedules, offering more hands-on experience. Both serve as pathways to future employment but differ mainly in duration and structure.

Infographic showing various Amtrak Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Internship, 29% Full Time, and 57% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,333 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - Archives Intern - 90395478 - Philadelphia

Amtrak

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$18 - $35/hr

Internship

PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Amtrak rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 99 rated public transport


Job description

Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Engineering Archives Intern position is a great opportunity to gain an introduction to infrastructure design document archiving processes at Amtrak. As part of the Planning & Engineering Support team within the Capital Delivery Department, this position will assist with imaging historical railroad drawings, cataloging new collections for the Archives, and maintaining documents within various physical and electronic storage systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Catalog design drawings and other related documents for archiving.
  • Assist with imaging historical design documents and reviewing digitized documents for clarity and accuracy.
  • Attach metadata to multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural documents (such as stations, track, communications & signals, power & electric traction, f leet, mechanical, etc) within document storage systems.
  • Curate document sets for inclusion on Amtrak's ArcGIS Asset Map.
  • Supporting Archive team as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
  • Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Library Science or Archiving.
  • Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
  • Desire to learn or develop knowledge about the railroad industry.
  • Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office 360/365 products.
  • Quickly understands and uses processes and technologies that are continually being updated.
  • Ability to work under time constraints and with essential deadlines.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.
  • Good written, organizational, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work under time constraints and with essential deadlines .
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Familiarity with construction design documents.
  • Familiarity with document management systems.
  • Familiarity with office equipment, photography, and scanners.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The hourly range is $18.00 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition, paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
Requisition ID:166981
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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About Amtrak

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Industry

Travel arrangement services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1971