About this opportunity
HNTB Corporation lists this New Grad Engineer I: Rail & Transit – Summer 2026 opportunity in chelmsford, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.
Through the delivery of innovative public transit and rail solutions, HNTB is partnering with transit authorities to better connect people and places in communities across the country. Our approach is built on a foundation of collaboration and combined with top industry expertise and unsurpassed technical excellence, HNTB is working alongside our clients and stakeholders to deliver rail and transit solutions that are shaping the future and making connections possible.
Our Chelmsford, Massachusetts office is seeking New Grad Engineers looking to help deliver some of the region’s biggest and most complex public transportation projects within Rail & Transit for Summer 2026.
This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.
Available Opportunities in:
Communications Systems Design fiber optic, radio, and data network systems
Contribute to control systems, CCTV, and passenger information systems
Support development of specifications, cost estimates, and CAD drawings
Signals and Train Control Develop signal block layouts and interlocking designs
Design highway grade crossing warning systems
Support microprocessor and relay‑based control system design
Traction Power Assist in substation design and electrical system analysis
Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc‑flash studies
Support integration of traction power with other transit systems
Overhead Contact Systems Design catenary systems and structural supports
Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and material lists
Evaluate integration of OCS with track and other transit systems
What You’ll Do:
Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
Performs other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
What You’ll Bring:
Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD or other software.
What We Prefer:
Master's degree in Engineering including: Civil (Overhead Contact Systems)
Mechanical (Overhead Contact Systems)
Electrical (Communications Systems, Signals and Train Control, and Traction Power)
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Locations
Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)
Pay Range
The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $79,688.15 - $119,532.23. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
Additional Disclaimers
NOTICE TO THIRD‑PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Job Details
Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-28858 #college
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Worksite address
chelmsford, MA, 01824, US
Who can apply
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