Fall 2026 - Construction Procurement Co-op

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Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. JOB SUMMARY: The Construction Procurement Co‑Op supports Amtrak’s procurement organization in sourcing and managing materials, services, and contractors for capital construction and infrastructure projects across the rail network. This role provides hands-on experience in public-sector procurement, contract administration, supplier engagement, and cost management within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. The Co‑Op assists procurement managers and category leaders in executing sourcing strategies for construction-related categories, including track, stations, facilities, and major capital programs. Responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing bids, supporting RFP/RFQ processes, and ensuring compliance with Amtrak policies, federal regulations, and funding requirements. In partnership with engineering, project management, and finance teams, the Co‑Op helps track project spend, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. The role also supports contract documentation, data analysis, and reporting to enable informed decision-making and timely project delivery. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in supply chain, construction management, or procurement, offering exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic sourcing practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Support sourcing and procurement activities for construction and capital projects Assist in preparing and analyzing RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations Conduct supplier and market research to inform sourcing strategies Help manage contract documentation, compliance, and procurement records Track spend, savings, and supplier performance metrics Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams Ensure adherence to Amtrak policies and public procurement regulations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution. Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Proficiency in Excel and data analysis Interest in infrastructure, construction, or transportation industries PAY TRANSPARENCY: The Co-op hourly range is $20.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year. Requisition ID:167064 Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 25% You power our progress through your performance. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.