Transit Engineer Internship: Data, Ops & Safety

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for an Associate Engineer internship in Operations. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple departments including Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, and Planning, with assignments spanning office and field work in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Interns gain exposure to real-world transit problems under leadership mentoring, rotating through departments aligned with their major, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a relevant degree.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, input, and analysis.
• Prepare management, operations, and administrative reports.
• Create presentations and data visuals for internal use.
• Participate in department meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

Enrolled in college/university pursuing a degree

Sophomore year

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for an Associate Engineer internship in Operations. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple departments including Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, and Planning, with assignments spanning office and field work in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Interns gain exposure to real-world transit problems under leadership mentoring, rotating through departments aligned with their major, and