Railway careers and industry links:

A great portion of the past program participants have continued their Summer in Finland experience in summer intern or co-op position in the rail industry and several have selected railway industry as their choice for a career after their graduation.

Michigan Tech works continuously with the North American railroad companies to identify and facilitate employment opportunities for interested students. Railroad companies who are actively recruiting Michigan Tech students for internships / co-op and full-time positions include BNSF, CSX, CN, CPR, Union Pacific and LS&I Railroad. In addition, several engineering consulting companies and railroad contractors have expressed their interest toward Tech graduates.

Railway jobs
(full time and internships)

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CSX -

Union Pacific -

Canadian National -

Canadian Pacific -

Norfolk Southern -

AREMA job postings –

Following links can be useful if you are interested in career or continuing education in rail industry:

AREMA The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association offers several seminars and publications in Railway Engineering as well as opportunities to participate in technical committees advancing several aspects of railway engineering in North America. Also offers excellent opportunities for students.  
Join AREMA today as a student member!

AAR Association of American Railroads

UIUC - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Railroad Engineering program offers opportunities for graduate research or courses in railroad engineering

UWM – The Department of Engineering Professional Development at University of Wisconsin, Madison offers several 2-3 day short courses in various topics of railroad engineering

Trackguy – Trackguy offers several 1-2 day training courses in railway engineering

US DOT Federal Transit Administration -

US DOT Federal Railroad Administration -

American Public Transportation Association -