Intern III, Student Support

Job Purpose

Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Proposal Management Intern to support our team in preparing competitive, high-quality proposals for locomotive and aftermarket development projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in proposal development, strategic bidding, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Working alongside the product and engineering divisions, this role provides an opportunity to explore multiple facets of an established global OEM and develop an understanding of how proposals impact business growth and strategy.

• Assist in the gathering, development, and organization of proposal content as directed by the Proposal Manager, including technical and commercial responses;
• Attend bid strategy sessions to practice critical analysis of customer requirements, product approach, and competitive landscape;
• Support the preparation of presentation materials for executive gate approvals;
• Assist with process optimization initiatives, including projects related to content libraries, proposal data analytics, and archive maintenance;
• Collaborate with product management to gather and generate a comprehensive product portfolio;
• Practice reviewing proposals for compliance with RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements;
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating templates, packaging data, taking notes, and tracking action items.

• Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate program with good academic standing.

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills;
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred

Competencies:

• Transcript featuring courses focused on Business Strategy, Finance, Economics, Data Analysis, Project Management, Marketing, and/or Composition;
• Previous experience developing marketing materials for B2B sales.

Physical Requirements

• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and may require the occasional lifting objects up to 40lbs;
• Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting most of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with coworkers and utilize all office equipment.
• Work Environment – Work is in office setting and not exposed to extremes temperatures;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and may be required to give presentations, speak in public, and work on teams;
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

Hourly rate will be determined based on major and credit hours completed at start of internships. Transcripts will be requested.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

* Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

** Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Administrative / Support / Communications

La Grange, IL

$22.16 - $36.90