Transit Operations Intern - Rotational Summer Program

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience. The program allows extended opportunities beyond summer for up to a year based on performance and business needs.

Interns gain exposure to Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and general business functions, rotating to departments aligned with their major. A supervised, temporary assignment provides real-world learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required; must be enrolled in a college/university pursuing a related degree.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8; internship extensions based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, reviewing and analyzing data for reports.
• Support preparation of management, operations, and administrative reports.
• Produce tangible work products such as presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Participate in trainings and departmental meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Skills

PC skills

Excel

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in college/university pursuing degree

Freshman year completed

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience. The program allows extended opportunities beyond summer for up to a year based on performance and business needs.

Interns gain exposure to Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and general business functions, rotating to departments aligned with their major. A supervised, temporary assignment provides real-world learning and professional development.