Intern – Overhead Catenary System Engineering

What You Will Do:

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Overhead Catenary System 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 on the transit and rail team at Gannett Fleming means contributing to cutting-edge projects that drive the future of sustainable and efficient transportation. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for high-profile transit and rail infrastructure across North America, from planning and design to construction and operations. Join us as part of a dynamic group focusing on safety, quality, and technological advancements, significantly impacting urban mobility and community connectivity. Explore some of our signature transit and rail projects.

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 by experienced engineers and professionals with 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:

• Assist in designing OCS systems, including pole foundations, structural elements, and overhead wire layouts.
• Support project engineers in reviewing designs, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Participate in project meetings, contribute to Value Engineering discussions, and help keep construction costs within budget.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and field teams on installation and field support tasks.

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What you will bring to our firm:

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering program, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Demonstrated interest in transit and railway engineering through prior internship or applied coursework experience.
• Proficient in data analysis and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Rail Track.
• Familiarity with railway and transit engineering principles and practices.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

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: Philadelphia, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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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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