Engineering Intern
Host Company:
Deutsche Bahn
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
2-3 (Basic to Intermediate German)
Internship Description:
With some 220,000 employees, Deutsche Bahn is one of Germany's largest employers. Privatized in 1994, it has become a one of the world’s largest transport and logistics services provider.
Skill & Experience Required:
- Studies in engineering
- Good command of the German language
- Presentation skills
- Project management skills
- Strong team work
Sample Projects:
The intern might be assigned to one of the Deutsche Bahn subsidies in Berlin, including DB ProjektBau GmbH, DB Netz AG, DB Fernverkehr, DB Schenker Rail, etc. Potential projects include:
- Construction planning
- General project management
- Other departments related to engineering
Benefits for Intern:
Aside from its main operations in Germany, Deutsche Bahn is represented in 130 countries worldwide. The intern will benefit immensely from working at this truly global company, making important connections for an international career in engineering.
Benefits for Company:
Deutsche Bahn is at its core a very German company, which has expanded overseas tremendously only in the last few years. The company is therefore looking to diversify its recruitment and would like to attract talented future engineers from around the world.
Placement Functions:
