Intern Engineer: Rail & Transit Summer 2026

Intern Engineer

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. Our New York City office is seeking Intern Engineers looking to help deliver some of the region's biggest and most complex public transportation projects within Rail & Transit for Summer 2026. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting the New York Office Rail & Transit department on assigned project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions. Available Opportunities in:

• Track Engineering
• Structural Engineering: Stations & Facilities
• Power Engineering
• Communications Engineering
• Signals Engineering
• Project Management

What You'll Do:

• Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
• Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You'll Bring:

• Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
• Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
• Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer:

• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program including: Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Locations:

New York, NY

The approximate pay range for New York is $20.55 - $38.54. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individuals qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.