Transportation Systems Engineering Internship

About the role

Support daily operations and overall engineering for transit systems projects. Work directly with Systems Engineers as part of an integrated team, focusing on systems integration and design tasks that span railroad signals, communications, and SCADA software.

Key responsibilities

• Soldering and wiring of circuit boards and performing integrated circuit testing.
• Conduct circuit analysis and process electrical signal data using Matlab.
• Perform calculations for train braking algorithms, frequency compatibility, and equipment power loads.
• Review electrical equipment selections against specifications and create project layouts in Visio.
• Prepare test documentation, test forms, and technical reports; manage test program trackers in Excel.
• Integrate cloud‑based workflow tools such as Box and Smartsheet.

Required profile

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organization and time‑management abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and coursework in circuits or electronics labs.
• Ability to work with diverse public agencies, utilities, subcontractors and suppliers.

Required skills

• Soldering and wiring
• Integrated circuit testing
• Circuit analysis
• Matlab
• Python
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Visio
• Box
• Smartsheet

What we offer

• Paid internship with raises for returning interns.
• Round‑trip airfare or mileage reimbursement.
• Monthly living stipend for qualifying students.
• Flexible start and end dates (minimum two‑month summer period).
• Participation in the annual Intern Day event.