Transit Operations Intern: Data, Analysis & Field Support

Octa, LLC; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career counseling

Paid internship

Job summary

OCTA's College Intern position in Orange, CA offers hands-on support to transit operations and contractor oversight. You will work with data analysis, reporting, field observations, and contractor coordination under transportation professionals.

The program is a year-round, paid internship. You will gain experience with Excel, Power BI, and performance monitoring while receiving mentoring and career counseling. The schedule is around 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time college student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Interest in transportation planning and data analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking, organizing, and analyzing transit data using Excel and Power BI.
• Support contractor performance oversight and reporting.
• Participate in field observations and coordination meetings.
• Prepare reports, materials, and logs for transit operations.
• Gain exposure to ADA, safety, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Related field degree (Transportation Planning/Public Administration/Data Analytics)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OCTA's College Intern position in Orange, CA offers hands-on support to transit operations and contractor oversight. You will work with data analysis, reporting, field observations, and contractor coordination under transportation professionals.

The program is a year-round, paid internship. You will gain experience with Excel, Power BI, and performance monitoring while receiving mentoring and career counseling. The schedule is around 20 hours per week.