Metro College Intern - (CENV) Rail Fleet - Chief Engineer Vehicle

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is offering an Associate Engineer internship within the Operations division, designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on experience in transit service delivery. Interns will work with mentors and leadership to tackle real-world problems affecting Metro’s customers and staff, with assignments across DC/MD/VA and both office and field environments.

Locations include field duties such as interacting with the public, rail track inspection, and work in maintenance

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Job description

Marketing Statement:

As an intern, Operations at Metro is looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands‑on practical experience in delivering transit service. This Associate Engineer internship opportunity will allow you to work alongside Operations mentors and leadership to solve real‑world problems that have direct, personal impacts on Metro’s customers and employees.

Locations: Assignments may include both office and field work across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area

Field duties may include interacting with the public, walking railroad tracks, working in rail maintenance facilities, handling tools and equipment, and riding in Metro vehicles.

Job Description

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands‑on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Principal Job Duties

• Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.