Summer 2025 - Fire Protection Engineering Intern - 90383242 - Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104) - Amtrak

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Principal Engineer, Fire and Life Safety, this position provides office and field support for Amtrak Fire and Life Safety projects. Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to the Senior Fire & Life Safety staff for the efficient and cost effective management of Structures/Facilities design and construction projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures all structures/facilities projects are initiated using the department’s guidelines and structures/facilities design and construction programs support existing scope, schedule and budget. 
• Conduct plan examination for both internal and third-party projects that will impact Amtrak infrastructure. 
• Provide life safety and fire protection support to Amtrak Operations. 
• Develop Code and Standard interpretations for the Engineering Structures Group for Fire and Life Safety related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution. 
• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum. 
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. 
• Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software. 
• Must become qualified in RWP and AMT2

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-years experience in Fire Protection Engineering 
• Experience in using Microstation CADD software and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Candidate must be in good physical condition and pass a pre-employment physical exam 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Prior satisfactory job performance.

The 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.

Summer 2025 internship program will run from May 19th - August 8, 2025. 

Requisition ID:163095
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:0 - 5% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.