Transit Operations Engineer Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an Associate Engineer internship in Operations across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This hands-on program rotates through departments, with summer work not to exceed thirteen weeks.

Interns work with mentors, perform data analysis, prepare reports, and gain exposure to transit functions. Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college or university, have completed freshman year, and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; must be enrolled in college/university.
• Intern’s major aligned with the department’s needs and coursework.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data; input and verify data for reports.
• Assist in preparing management, operations and administrative reports.
• Produce presentations, reports and data visuals for assigned department.
• Attend trainings and departmental meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree at accredited college/university

Sophomore year of college

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an Associate Engineer internship in Operations across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This hands-on program rotates through departments, with summer work not to exceed thirteen weeks.

Interns work with mentors, perform data analysis, prepare reports, and gain exposure to transit functions. Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college or university, have completed freshman year, and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA.