Metro College Intern - Rail Modernization

WMATA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is offering a summer internship within the Rail Modernization Team to help shape the future of public transportation. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting critical rail infrastructure and signaling systems, with exposure to rail systems, project delivery, and systems integration.

Assignments span various departments including Operations, Safety, Engineering, IT, Urban Planning and general business functions, with a maximum of thirteen weeks.

Qualifications

• Introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students.

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 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.
• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions.

Job description

Marketing Statement

Are you ready to help shape the future of public transportation? Join our Rail Modernization Team at WMATA and gain hands-on experience supporting the transformation of critical rail infrastructure and signaling systems. As an intern, you will work alongside industry experts inclduing projects such as the Red Line modernization project.

This is an opportunity to contribute to real-world engineering and technology initiatives while developing valuable skills in rail systems, project delivery, systems integration, and transportation innovation.

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.