Intern - Transit & Rail Engineering

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Transit & Rail Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working with thepublic transit teamatGFT means shaping thefuture of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibilityfor millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, andzero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge withinnovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks.Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, andconnecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure.Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

During your internship,you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship byexperienced engineers and professionalswith your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborate on real-world railway and transit projects, assisting in design and development.
• Support engineers in understanding project requirements and proposing innovative solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations for railway and transit system design and analysis.
• Assist in designing railway system layouts and coordinating with multiple disciplines.
• Participate in field surveys and contribute to project documentation, including technical drawings and reports.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: New York City, NY
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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