Transit Operations Engineer Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, offers an Associate Engineer internship in Operations for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on transit industry experience. Mentors and leadership will guide you through real-world problems with direct customer impact.

Assignments cover office and field work across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, including safety and operations support, data analysis, and report preparation under supervision of an

Qualifications

• Requires high school completion and college enrollment with alignment to the internship area.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data and produce reports.
• Research data for management, operations, technical and administrative reports and prepare related documents.
• Create tangible work products such as presentations and data graphics.
• Review reports and identify problems with guidance from supervisors and propose solutions.
• Attend trainings and meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental meetings as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical data

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Freshman year completed; sophomore year

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Personal computer

Microsoft Office Suites

Office equipment

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, offers an Associate Engineer internship in Operations for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on transit industry experience. Mentors and leadership will guide you through real-world problems with direct customer impact.

Assignments cover office and field work across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, including safety and operations support, data analysis, and report preparation under supervision of an