Transit Operations Intern — Data & Contract Oversight

Octa+ Energie; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Career counseling

Job summary

OCTA seeks a College Intern for the Contracted Services team to support transit operations and contractor performance oversight. You will assist with data analysis, reporting, field observations, and contractor coordination while learning how service quality, safety, and compliance are evaluated.

Gain hands-on experience using Excel and Power BI, with mentorship and career counseling, in a year-round paid internship designed for students pursuing transportation-related studies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time college student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking, organizing, and analyzing transit operational and performance data using Excel, Power BI, and other internal systems.
• Gain experience in contract management and contractor performance oversight, including monitoring customer service, on-time performance, service reliability, and other transit performance standards.
• Participate in field observations and site checks to observe transit service delivery, customer service, safety practices, detours, and operational impacts.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Transportation Planning or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Outlook/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

OCTA seeks a College Intern for the Contracted Services team to support transit operations and contractor performance oversight. You will assist with data analysis, reporting, field observations, and contractor coordination while learning how service quality, safety, and compliance are evaluated.

Gain hands-on experience using Excel and Power BI, with mentorship and career counseling, in a year-round paid internship designed for students pursuing transportation-related studies.