Senior Vehicle Engineering Intern (Grad Students Only)

Austin Community College

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public transportation authority is seeking a Senior Vehicle Engineering Intern based in Boston, MA, for a full-time, in-person role. Only graduate students in mechanical or electrical engineering will be considered. This position involves preparing technical specifications and participating in ongoing vehicle projects, including inspections and testing. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, maintain clear communication, and engage across various engineering disciplines. The internship term is initially set for three months but may extend to 12 months.

Qualifications

Ability to work 5 days per week onsite in Greater Boston.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Strong analytical and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications for vehicle projects.
Participate in inspections and review drawings.
Compile data and prepare detailed test reports.
Engage in project coordination and communication.

Skills

Critical thinking about engineering and design

Clear and concise note-taking

Engagement across various disciplines

Technical writing

Presentation creation

Analytical and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled in a graduate degree program in Engineering (mechanical and electrical) or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS

Microsoft PowerPoint

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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Senior Vehicle Engineering Intern (Grad Students Only)

The MBTA’s Vehicle Engineering team focuses on current fleet reliability and new and overhauled vehicle projects, fleet planning efforts, capital initiatives, and process improvement projects for the Engineering and Capital Division. Some examples of recent projects include:

New Red and Orange line Heavy Rail Cars
New Commuter Rail Coaches
New Battery Electric Buses
Overhaul of Compressed Natural Gas Buses
Life Extension of Legacy Red Line Fleets
Overhaul of HSP46 Locomotives

The Vehicle Engineering team is seeking one intern whose studies focus on mechanical and electrical engineering to work on various projects with existing staff and its consultants. The intern will work directly with the Project Managers and Engineers on the Vehicle Engineering team.

* This position is open only to students enrolled in a graduate degree program (must already have a Bachelor’s degree).

** This position requires a full-time commitment and ability to work onsite five days per week.

*** Although this position is initially listed for a three-month term, it is extendable to up to 12 months.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications.
Participate in inspection of systems/components.
Review drawings, manuals, and test procedures.
Compile data and prepare detailed test reports.
Review systems and vehicle modifications.
Review testing plans.
Test major systems and vehicles.
Review responses to technical issues.
Review failure analysis of systems/components.
Participate in existing projects, potentially including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, writing, design review, and more.
Participate in project coordination, including organizing meetings and communicating with consultants and other departments on project needs and deliverables.
Attend vehicle field tests with consultants and MBTA staff at facilities and on track / road in Greater Boston, following all health & safety protocols.
Create reports and presentations.
Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

* The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the graduate degree program of an accredited college / university in the fields of Planning, Data Analytics, Engineering (mechanical and electrical), Environmental Science, Business, or a public transportation related field

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

Ability to think critically about engineering and design, understanding how engineering decisions could affect riders and the agency
Ability to take clear and concise notes
Ability to comfortably engage staff across the agency in a variety of disciplines
Ability to write technical information in clear and accessible ways
Ability to create presentations that communicate information clearly
Above average knowledge of the following systems:
- Microsoft Excel
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Design / Modeling Software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Ability to work in-person / onsite five (5) days per week in the field
Ability to work and thrive in dynamic work environments
Above average analytical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply).

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required.

Preferred Experience and Skills