Rail Internship Summer 2026
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Location:
MA
Company:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Summary:
This intern will assist Rail Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers in overseeing and managing maintenance work, project development, contracting, and evaluation of railroad construction projects on MassDOT property. Duties also involve assisting with budgetary and performance goals, statewide travel for work activities, drafting communications, and reviewing estimates and invoices.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Project Management, Contracting, Oversight, Implementation, Evaluation, Budgetary Goals, Performance Goals, Quality Goals, Communication Skills, Drafting Materials, Roadway Worker Protection Card, Data Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Reviewing Estimates, Analyzing Scope Changes, Report Writing
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Description:
Position Summary
The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealth's 15 Regional Transit Authorities, MassDOT's freight and passenger rail program, oversees approx. 300 miles of rail, as well as awards state grants for business improvement projects and federal funding for At-grade crossing improvements.
This co-op would work closely with Rail Assistant Project Managers and Rail Project Manager on projects across the state.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work done on MassDOT owned or controlled property.
- Assist in managing the project development process, contracting, agreements, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of railroad construction projects being or to be carried out on MassDOT Rail owned or controlled property.
- Assist in budgetary, performance, and quality goals for all work to be performed in conformance with good railroad practice and applicable state & federal requirements, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Travel statewide, as required, to perform required work activities.
- Draft materials and communications.
- Be able to pass and obtain Roadway Worker Protection Card.
- Must have good communications skills.
- Review construction and service estimates and/or invoices for material, equipment, and supplies.
- Analyze changes in scope of work during design and/or construction projects.
- Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communications skills, including group settings and in public meetings.
- Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office suite and in data management.
- Understanding of OSHA requirements and compliance.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
