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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Track design engineers are professionals responsible for designing and planning railway tracks, including commuter rail, freight, metro systems, tramways, and other forms of rail transportation. Their primary role is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains by designing tracks that meet technical standards, operational requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

As a Track Design New Grad Engineer I, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the design and planning of railway tracks. Under the guidance of experienced track design engineers, you will be involved in various aspects of track design, analysis, and documentation. This internship will provide valuable insights into the field of transportation engineering and the intricacies of track design.

Specific tasks performed by our Track Engineers include:

•Assist in track layout and alignment analysis, considering factors like curvature, superelevation, and transitions between straight and curved sections.

•Support clearance analysis by assessing the space between trains and adjacent structures, ensuring safe and obstruction-free train operations.

•Contribute to the selection and specification of track components, such as rails, sleepers (ties) , fasteners, and ballast depth, while considering project requirements and industry standards.

•Aid in the design of track grading and drainage profiles, ensuring proper water management and track stability.

•Collaborate with track design engineers and other professionals to integrate track designs with overall project plans.

•Participate in the preparation of detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

•Support track maintenance and rehabilitation considerations by contributing to long-term maintenance planning and design optimization.

The position is based out of our Chelmsford office.

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.

• Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.

• Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.

• Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.

• Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

What You'll Bring:

• Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.

• Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

• Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-23306 #college