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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will work with Amtrak’s Gateway Program Management team to support project management functions for the nation’s most urgent infrastructure project, known as the Gateway Program. Reporting to the Gateway Program Manager, the selected candidate should exhibit an interest in project controls to support capital programs and reporting of scope, schedule and budget functions. More specifically, the role will entail implementation of knowledge, skills and abilities related to the following subject areas – program/project management, urban planning, engineering, information technology, and graphic design.
This position is ideal for a self-starter with strong communication and technical skillsets to work collaboratively with the Gateway Program team and partners and in coordination with Amtrak Engineering, Planning, Communications, agencies of the USDOT, and regional agency stakeholders to advance the Gateway Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Support project controls functions related to Program scope, schedule and budget
• Participate in monthly risk development meetings
• Provide innovative technical and graphic support to provide recommendations for document control and organization management using Microsoft 365 Suite applications
• Assist as needed with executive-level reporting
• Communicate effectively and professionally with key stakeholders and executives
• Research, collect and analyze information in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Multi-task and effectively manage multiple projects at the same time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution
• Must be actively pursuing a graduate degree in project management, business administration, engineering management, construction management, planning, or Information Technology
• Must have at least (2) semesters of academic graduate studies completed
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Basic understanding of Northeast Corridor rail operations with passion for transportation infrastructure
• Interest in one or more of the following subject areas – program/project management, urban planning, engineering, information technology, and/or graphic design
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in excel and data analysis
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency using Microsoft 365 Suite applications
• Demonstrate advanced corporate writing and editing skills
• Ability to provide oral and written communication of fundamental technical and analytical details
• Obsessive attention to detail and accuracy
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
The hourly range is $19.50 per hour – $22.10 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
Please be advised that the Fall 2023 internship program will run from September 18th – April 26th (full academic year).
Requisition ID:159038
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak’s pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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