Co-op – Project Management (Engineering)
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Job Description
About Amtrak:
Amtrak is a national passenger railroad service connecting businesses and communities across the United States. They employ over 20,000 diverse professionals and prioritize the safety of passengers, employees, the public, and their operating environment. Their core values are “Do the Right Thing, Excel Together, and Put Customers First,” supported by core capabilities including building trust, accountability, effective communication, customer focus, and proactive safety & security. Amtrak aims to be a company of the future by embracing diverse ideas and perspectives.
Job Description: Co-op – Project Management (Engineering)
This co-op position at Amtrak offers the opportunity to gain foundational project management skills within the real-world context of major bridge projects in the rail industry. The role involves working under the supervision of a project/program manager and collaborating with various stakeholders, including department leaders, project/program managers, analysts, and functional leads.
Essential Functions:
• Performing technical reviews of design submittals (plans, calculations, specifications) to ensure compliance.
• Reviewing safety site-specific work plans.
• Analyzing change orders, cost estimates, and invoices; preparing justifications for submissions.
• Performing safety audits and field oversight of contractors.
• Supporting project status reporting, documentation, and controls to ensure compliance.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation (organization charts, distribution lists, logs, schedules, budgets, reports).
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (customer service, operations, planning, real estate, engineering, transportation agencies, FRA, etc.).
• Reviewing and processing contractor and vendor invoices.
• Coordinating project logistics (calendars, meetings, presentations).
• Assisting in developing integrated master schedules using standard tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering at an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of completed undergraduate study or senior status in Fall 2025.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant work experience (internships, etc.).
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Driver’s license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
• hourly range: $17.50 – $35.00 (based on factors including school year and program of study).
• Amtrak rail pass privileges.
• One PTO day per academic year.
Program Start Date: May 19, 2025 (with potential for spring/summer consideration).
