Internship: Transportation Systems Engineering

Internship: Transportation Systems Engineering Department: Interns Employment Type: Internship Location: Seattle Description Support of daily operations and overall engineering for transit systems projects, work directly with Systems Engineers and be a part of an integrated team on assigned Engineering tasks. This internship will be focused on systems integration and design tasks. This includes review of cross-disciplinary requirements between railroad signals equipment, communications designs, and software SCADA systems. Tasks may include circuit analysis, dynamic train calculations, configuration and requirements management review, or test document preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Soldering & Wiring Integrated Circuit testing, Circuit Analysis Matlab Processing of Electrical Signal Data Perform calculations using train braking algorithms Verify frequency compatibility for product selection Perform power calculations for equipment loads Verify test documentation against system requirements Electrical equipment product selection review against specifications Build project layouts using Visio Creating test forms and developing technical documentation Prepare Test Program Trackers and testbooks in excel Cloud application workflow integration (Box, Smartsheet) Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues

QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuit of Bachelors of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent from four-year college Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good organization and communication skills Strong Time Management skills Work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations representing public agencies, private utilities, subcontractors and suppliers Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint Matlab/Python Experience Has taken Circuits 2 and/or an Electronics Lab Course

DIVERSITY

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

INTERNSHIP PERKS

Paid Internship and raises for returning interns Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship location Monthly living stipends for qualifying students Flexible start and end internship dates (2 month requirement in the summer) For 1st time interns - Participation in our Annual Intern Day event held in either our Alameda or Salt Lake City Office #J-18808-Ljbffr Modern Railway Systems