Rail Internship Summer 2026

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Funding, Grant Awards, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Rail Cargo
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Position Summary

The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealths 15 Regional Transit Authorities. MassDOTs 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

Preferred Qualifications

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation MassDOT takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealths 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 MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.govmassdot-careers. MassDOTs 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 divisions.

Position Summary

The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealths 15 Regional Transit Authorities. MassDOTs 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

Preferred Qualifications

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation MassDOT takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealths 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 MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.govmassdot-careers. MassDOTs 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 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.

An Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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.

An Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts