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Railroad Program Support - Track, Emerging Talent Intern

Job ID: 12507

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department: Railroad Program Support Dept

Date Posted: Jul 29, 2025

Description

Description

Department: LIRR

Position Title: Railroad Program Support - Track, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $19.00 ( Undergraduate )

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

Railroad Program Support is responsible for managing the scope, schedule, quality, and safety of LIRR In-House Force Account crafts and projects. Our department goal is to manage critical infrastructure assets to maintain operating conditions which include safety, reliability, efficiency, longevity, and customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

+ Assist in creating, updating, and organizing project documents such as plans, reports, and meeting minutes.

+ Help facilitate communication by scheduling meetings and sending out updates.

+ Assist in creating and updating project timelines, tracking milestones, and managing deadlines.

+ Assist with tracking resource allocation and identifying potential resource conflicts.

+ Support the project team with risk management by identifying potential risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

+ Assist with tasks related to quality control, ensuring they meet standards, and identifying areas for improvement.

+ Assist in tracking progress of projects and reporting on their status.

+ Organize project folders and assist with other administrative duties as needed.

PROJECTS:

+ 2025 Annual Track Program - Replacing and upgrading deteriorating track components along LIRR infrastructure

+ 2025 Concrete Tie Program - Replacing deteriorating wood times with concrete ties along LIRR infrastructure

+ West Side Yard - 1st Phase - replacement of DF plates and 2nd phase replacement of concrete walkways at West Side Yard

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must .

The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA

Major(s) Preferred: Engineering, Finance or Business Administration

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted .

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.