IT Intern - Summer 2026

Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.  We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

Harsco Rail is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. This structured internship provides hands-on experience in enterprise systems, operational IT support, and project management within a global rail industry organization.

The intern will contribute to ERP system initiatives (Infor LN), assist with operational and application support, and develop a capstone project that delivers long-term value to the IT department. The internship culminates in an executive presentation to senior leadership.

This role is designed to provide meaningful exposure to IT strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and enterprise technology operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in documentation and process mapping of enterprise systems, including Infor LN (ERP).
• Support ERP upgrade initiatives through testing, data validation, and user assistance.
• Provide ad hoc application and operational IT support across departments.
• Design and deliver user documentation and training materials for system enhancements.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to IT project initiatives.
• Track deliverables, document meeting notes, and assist with scheduling and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT team members and business stakeholders to gather requirements and improve processes.
• Work alongside Organizational Change Management during system upgrades and process transitions.
• Originate, develop, and execute a capstone project aligned with departmental goals and long-term business value.
• Deliver a formal end-of-summer presentation to senior leadership outlining findings, recommendations, and impact.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with department leadership and cross-functional meetings.

Internship Learning Outcomes

• Gain hands-on experience with enterprise ERP systems and IT operations.
• Develop practical project management and documentation skills.
• Strengthen executive communication and presentation abilities.
• Understand how IT supports business functions within a global organization.
• Deliver a capstone project that creates measurable business value.

Benefits of This Internship

• Meaningful, project-based experience in a corporate IT environment.
• Exposure to enterprise-level ERP systems and IT strategy.
• Direct mentorship from IT leadership.
• Opportunity to present to senior leadership.
• Professional development within a leading rail industry company.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn new systems and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (especially Infor LN) is a plus but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical aptitude and foundational understanding of IT systems and enterprise applications.
• Ability to create clear, structured documentation and process maps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into executive-level summaries and presentations.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and interacting with leadership.

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Matt Fink, HR Manager NoAM at 803-822-7589 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.