Rail Maintenance Admin Intern

The Rail Maintenance Admin Intern will be working with colleagues from car houses and Everett Main Repair on various vehicle-related projects. Interns will learn vehicle systems and their operation, including processes used to second-source parts, learning to read data sheets, and engineering processes for measurement and recording of data to validate engineering tests.

The most qualified (or ideal) candidates would be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with an engineering focus (electrical, mechanical, electronic, or computer), at least one year of experience in project management / administration and Microsoft office skills, and above average analytical skills. We are looking to hire one intern, who will work five days on-site / in-office (40 hours per week) for three months.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Document re-build processes at Everett Shop.
• Document test procedures.
• Work on the process of second-sourcing materials and on the MBTA’s RFID program.
• Work with car house staff and engineers to learn vehicles and the operation of various systems.
• Take wheel measurements and work on flange angle tasks currently taking place in the MBTA Vehicle Maintenance department.
• Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

* The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education 

• Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the Bachelor’s degree program of an accredited college / university in one of the following fields:
  • Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electronic Engineering / Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

• Experience in project administration or coordination duties.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and database applications).
• Above average organizational, analytical, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents.
• Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply).

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required.