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Herzog Railroad Services

Supports railroad maintenance with specialty equipment

Field Engineer Intern

InternshipDeadline 9/3/27
No salary listed
Springfield, VA, USA+12 moreMore locations: Las Vegas, NV, USA | Washington, DC, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Havre De Grace, MD, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Sacramento, CA, USA | Bakersfield, CA, USA | Petaluma, CA, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Gastonia, NC, USA | Harrison, NJ, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Pursuing a degree.
  • Must be flexible in working in both office and field environments as needed.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
  • Must be highly motivated.
  • Subject to a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
  • Subject to a pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position.
  • Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
  • Must perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force; walk on uneven surfaces; occasionally ascend or descend step ladders and/or stairs; regularly sit and stand for extended periods; regularly kneel, bend, and squat; pass color/vision examinations and hear and distinguish auditory signals as required; work in loud conditions and around heavy or moving machinery; and work outdoors in all weather conditions, including hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet.
  • Must report any and all safety violations to the immediate supervisor as a prerequisite for continued employment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with submittals, field work packages, compiling as-built data, verifying quantities, and field safety and quality inspections.
  • Perform procurement quantity takeoffs.
  • Prepare daily reports in construction management software.
  • Assist with compiling necessary information for submittals and coordinate with Document Control to ensure proper documentation.
  • Assist with coordination of material deliveries.
  • Assist with field verifications, inspections, and measurements.
  • Work closely with Document Control and field personnel to ensure they have the latest drawings and installation documents.
  • Assist with cost coding.
  • Review and understand the redline/as-built process.
  • Attend required briefings and safety meetings.
  • Attain necessary job-specific training.
  • Regularly engage, participate in, and promote Herzog’s culture and essential behaviors.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Adhere to established safety policies and procedures.

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Herzog Railroad Services

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Herzog Railroad Services provides specialty equipment and field services for railroad maintenance and construction support across North America. Its capabilities include ballast distribution, material handling, right-of-way surveys, railcar leasing and railcar repair for freight railroads, transit systems, ports and industrial customers. The company uses purpose-built machines to unload and recover rail, ties and other track materials, place aggregate and support maintenance within limited work windows. As part of the Herzog family of companies, it combines equipment operations with engineering, research and development, fleet maintenance and repair services for railroad infrastructure projects.

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What believers are saying

  • Health coverage: the electrician posting includes medical and dental benefits, with plans varying by project and location.
  • Entry route: the laborer role requires a high school qualification while prior industrial experience is preferred.
  • Engineering mentorship: research interns work directly with engineering professionals on technical development projects.

What critics are saying

  • Travel and weekend work: the electrician role requires availability for both.
  • Heavy carrying: laborers must occasionally carry up to seventy-five pounds.
  • Recurring qualification: research interns must maintain required safety certifications and testing annually.

What makes Herzog Railroad Services unique

  • Dedicated repair network: the division operates two centrally located railcar repair facilities.
  • Railcar quality credentials: its repair offering carries AAR M-1003 new-car certification.
  • Remote rail release: its tie-down equipment lets unloading crews select and unclamp rails remotely.

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