Metro College Intern - (RTRA) Rail Transportation

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is offering a summer internship path in Project Management with Rail Transportation to gain real-world experience across multiple departments. Interns will support data collection, reporting, and communications while rotating through Bus, Rail Operations, Safety, IT, and planning roles.

The program runs for up to thirteen weeks, with supervision by executives or designees. Interns will grow from assisting project activities to managing assigned initiatives, contributing to critical

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and pursuing a degree.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze data to support reports.
• Research data for management, operations, and administrative reports.
• Produce work products such as presentations and project plans.
• Assist in meetings and training sessions across departments.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentations

Education

Pursuing college/university degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Marketing Statement

Metro (WMATA) is seeking motivated students, that are ready to launch their career in Project Management with Rail Transportation (RTRA) through a structured three-summer internship designed to provide real-world experience in project coordination, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development. Interns will grow from supporting project activities to managing assigned initiatives while contributing to the success of critical transportation programs.

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.

Principle 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.
• Research 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.