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Intern, Rail + Transit Design

TYLin
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2025
💰 $54,000/yr

About the role

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Are you a civil engineering student eager to apply your skills to real-world Rail + Transit projects as part of a structured Internship Program? Do you want to work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you as you develop your technical expertise? If so, this Intern opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing:

 

As part of our dynamic Rail + Transit engineering team, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. Your role will include:

  • Exploring Engineering Plans – Learn how to interpret and work with rail and transit design drawings and project details.

  • Analyzing Rail Infrastructure – Assist in reviewing track alignment, station layouts, and right-of-way elements.

  • Digging into the Numbers – Perform quantity take-offs to support project cost estimates and material needs.

  • Building Your Technical Skills – Gain experience in track geometry, structural components, drainage considerations, and utility coordination.

  • Collaborating with Experts – Work closely with engineers, drafters, and support staff on innovative transit infrastructure projects.

  • Producing Real Deliverables – Contribute to design documents, reports, and cost estimates under the guidance of senior engineers.

  • Applying Industry Standards – Learn to use railway codes, design guidelines, and transit-specific regulations in your engineering work.

 

What You Bring to the Team:

  •  Strong organizational and time management skills – You know how to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Great communication skills – Whether it’s writing reports or collaborating with a team, you’re a clear and professional communicator.

  • A balance of independence and teamwork – You can take initiative while also working effectively with others.

  • A commitment to learning and innovation – You’re always looking for ways to improve and grow.

  • A strong sense of integrity and responsibility – You take pride in doing things the right way.

 

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Current undergraduate student (or higher) in an accredited Civil Engineering program.

  • Demonstrated interest in Rail + Transit Engineering.

  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, and engineering software.

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or OpenRail is a big plus!

  • Ability to be based on-site at our office location is important.

 

This is your chance to apply your classroom knowledge to real Rail + Transit projects, work with industry leaders, and jump-start your career in civil engineering. Ready to make an impact? Join us and gain the experience that will set you apart!


 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $25.00 - $27.00 hourly for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance

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