Spring & Summer 2026 - Project Management Intern or Co-op - 90398300 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is available as either a 3-month internship or a 6-month co-op, contingent on the selected candidate and their school's support for co-ops in the spring. The program will start on January 12, 2026.

The successful candidate will work with Sawtooth Bridge Replacement Project to support overall project management functions for one of the nation’s most urgent infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager of Sawtooth Bridge Replacement Project, the selected 2026 Program Management Co-op or intern will assist in supporting the overall program management of Sawtooth Bridge Replacement.

This position is ideal for a self-starter with strong communication and technical skillsets to work collaboratively with the Sawtooth team and partners and in coordination with Amtrak Engineering, Planning, Communications, and agency stakeholders. This individual will support the team responsible for developing strategies, plans, funding and finance approaches, engineering and construction documents, leading field operations, and partnerships to advance the Sawtooth Project.

An individual in this role shall have experience and/or interest in one or more of the following subject areas: program/project management, urban planning, engineering, information technology, and/or public administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support review of project controls related to project/program scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in monthly project development meetings.
• Provide innovative technical and graphic support to provide recommendations for cost, document, risk, and organization management using Microsoft 365 Suite applications.
• Assist as needed with executive-level reporting.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with key stakeholders and executives .Research, collect, and analyze information in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Multi-task and effectively manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Support/Lead field activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Must have at least (2) year of academic graduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic understanding of Northeast Corridor rail operations with passion for transportation infrastructure.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in excel and data analysis.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency using Microsoft 365 Suite applications.
• Demonstrate advanced corporate writing and editing skills.
• Ability to provide oral and written communication of fundamental technical and analytical details.
• Obsessive attention to detail and accuracy.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The Co-op hourly range is $20.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour/The intern hourly range is $17.50 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: 165214

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: 0 - 5%

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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..