Fall 2025 - Rail/Vehicle Co-op

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Rail Systems Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team learn and contribute to meaningful projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months.

In this role you can gain real-world engineering design and production of planning construction bid documents and technical tasks. We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in rail transportation and is seeking to learn rail design fundamentals under the direction of experienced engineers. The rail industry is fast paced and there is the opportunity to work on a variety of project types in multiple geographies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing rail alignments drainage systems grading and other rail infrastructure using Microstation and AutoCAD.

• Participate in planning design and construction projects related to rail systems.

• Support the development of construction documents including drawings and specifications.

• Assist in preparing technical design reports calculations and memos.

• Conduct field inspections periodically to gather data and ensure project compliance.

• Conduct research to support the development of design solutions for rail systems.

• Review various plans and construction submittals for projects located on or adjacent to railroad right-of-way.

• Perform structural and track design reviews for railway clients.

• Maintain organization and manage multiple project and submittal types simultaneously.

• Coordinate with field engineers and personnel to provide on-site support services and ensure contractors adhere to approved plans and construction submittals.

• Perform design calculations for new and existing bridges retaining walls culverts and other transportation-related structures.

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to bolster project goals and team objectives.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Microstation InRoads OpenRoads/Rail and/or AutoCAD Civil3D.

• Railway bridge or track design experience.

• Strong working knowledge of various State and local entities specifications and preferences.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Access Mathcad Bluebeam LARSA LeapBridge and/or HEC-RAS.

• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry.

Compensation Range:

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.