Internship: Transportation Systems Engineering

Internship OpportunitySupport 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 DutiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Soldering & WiringIntegrated Circuit testing, Circuit AnalysisMatlab Processing of Electrical Signal DataPerform calculations using train braking algorithmsVerify frequency compatibility for product selectionPerform power calculations for equipment loadsVerify test documentation against system requirementsElectrical equipment product selection review against specificationsBuild project layouts using VisioCreating test forms and developing technical documentationPrepare Test Program Trackers and testbooks in excelCloud application workflow integration (Box, Smartsheet)Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issuesQualificationsPursuit of Bachelors of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent from four-year collegeStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood organization and communication skillsStrong Time Management skillsWork with a diverse group of individuals and organizations representing public agencies, private utilities, subcontractors and suppliersProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPointMatlab/Python ExperienceHas taken Circuits 2 and/or an Electronics Lab CourseWe 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.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.Internship PerksPaid Internship and raises for returning internsRoundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship locationMonthly living stipends for qualifying studentsFlexible 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