Transit Engineer Intern — Field & Office Rotations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an Associate Engineer internship for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on practical experience in transit operations. Interns may rotate across departments in the DC/MD/VA area, with assignments ranging from field to office work and up to thirteen weeks in summer.

Interns work under supervision of executives or designees, supporting data analysis, reports, and presentations while gaining exposure to safety policies and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Major or concentration aligned with internship duties.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Internship offered up to 13 weeks in summer.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data; inputs and corrects data for reports.
• Assists in preparing management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces presentations, reports, and data visuals specific to department.
• Reviews reports and identifies problems; recommends solutions with guidance.
• Participates in training sessions and department meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings and working sessions.

Skills

PC knowledge

MS Office

Data analysis

Report writing

Research methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing related degree

Freshman year completed

GPA 2.8+

Summer internship eligibility

Tools

Personal computer

Microsoft Office Suites

Office equipment

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an Associate Engineer internship for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on practical experience in transit operations. Interns may rotate across departments in the DC/MD/VA area, with assignments ranging from field to office work and up to thirteen weeks in summer.

Interns work under supervision of executives or designees, supporting data analysis, reports, and presentations while gaining exposure to safety policies and