Transit Asset Analytics Co-op – Data & Lifecycle

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a data analytics co-op in the Asset Management Department to support asset lifecycle management and condition monitoring. You will collaborate with Asset Information Analysts to develop models and perform trend analyses using inspection data from rail, facilities, and signaling assets.

This paid internship requires availability for 6 months (January–June) and entails 2–3 days onsite each week, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently.
• Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Asset Data Oversight: develop models and analytics to monitor asset performance using inspection data.
• Data Accuracy & Trend Analysis: sample data to ensure accuracy and run trend analyses.
• Process Integrity: follow inspections and develop new workflows aligned with standards.
• Infrastructure Condition Assessment: assist field inspections and desktop reviews of assets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with multiple disciplines to support asset management strategy.
• Safety & Risk Analysis: analyze data to verify reduction of safety incidents.
• Travel within MBTA system to gather information and data.
• Organize data using Microsoft Office, CAD, ERP systems.
• Participate in team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data modeling

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS / Data Analytics / Asset Management

Tools

CAD

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Maximo

Infor

Job description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a data analytics co-op in the Asset Management Department to support asset lifecycle management and condition monitoring. You will collaborate with Asset Information Analysts to develop models and perform trend analyses using inspection data from rail, facilities, and signaling assets.

This paid internship requires availability for 6 months (January–June) and entails 2–3 days onsite each week, with opportunities to contribute to