Railroad Engineering Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose
Provide a student pursuing an undergraduate degree or in a graduate program with practical work experience to supplement an academic field of study. Position would normally be a temporary assignment to be utilized during student's outside of classroom time. Work involves a substantial variety of administrative and technical duties with instruction from supervisor.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Education / Training
Required:
• Has completed one of the following options:
1. The first year of an accredited Associate of Applied Science program in the field of Electronics Systems Technology, Energy Generation or Electromechanical Technology;
2. Completed 60 credit hours toward an accredited bachelor's degree in the fields of Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Key Job Elements
• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilizes the employee's academic discipline;
• Locomotive product cost: Helping drive product cost initiatives by working with supply chain, product services, engineering, and manufacturing;
• Business reporting: Track failure modes and workforce productivity through monitoring parts utilization. Use current data tracking tools and recommend changes to increase productivity;
• Locomotive design: Exposure to the overall locomotive design process. By using the systems available, monitor present and potential locomotive failures. Recommend actions to minimize product downtime and accelerate equipment repair time;
• Attends turnover meetings with Progress Rail and class 1 railroad customer;
• Completes employee safety contacts, updates, or writes new best practices; completes quality inspections on high failure items;
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned;
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
• Work is conducted in a shop environment;
• Travel as required to fulfill work assignments (will vary).
Qualifications and Experience
• Proficient in MS office (such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
• General knowledge of fundamental electronics passive and active components;
• Understands electrical generation and means to control an alternators output;
• Experience with automation control of industrial processes;
• Training in both digital and analog electronic circuits.
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of network switching and routing;
• Operation of 3 phase electric motors and variable frequency drive controllers;
• Fundamental diesel engine operation of both 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines;
• An understanding of wiring and mechanical schematics.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength - Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
• Motion -Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment - Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
• Emotional Demands - Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety - Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.