Onsite Emerging Talent: Station Planning Intern

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City invites applications for a Station Planning Emerging Talent Intern. The role supports passenger flow analysis, data collection, and environmental review at 2 Broadway, NY.

The internship is onsite, demanding attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team while learning station planning methodologies. You will assist with measuring stations, drafting SQL queries for ridership data, and building an Excel database.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

Responsibilities

• Calculate the Level of Service or egress time at a particular station element using Station Planning methodologies and templates.
• Summarize the results of a calculation in an email or report and provide reasonable recommendations for manager review.
• Measure station elements and count passenger volumes in stations under employee supervision.
• Write or refine a SQL script to automatically obtain ridership information by fare control area for analysis.
• Create an Excel-based database on the team SharePoint page with up-to-date information about station elements.
• Participate in meetings with other departments to discuss an upcoming station improvement project.
• Identify and communicate the likely customer wayfinding needs during an upcoming partial station closure.
• Attend Station Planning staff meetings and update team on project progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

Urban Planning / Urban Studies graduate program

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

SQL

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City invites applications for a Station Planning Emerging Talent Intern. The role supports passenger flow analysis, data collection, and environmental review at 2 Broadway, NY.

The internship is onsite, demanding attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team while learning station planning methodologies. You will assist with measuring stations, drafting SQL queries for ridership data, and building an Excel database.