Transit Operations Intern — Summer + Extension Path

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites motivated students to join a 13‑week summer internship. You will gain hands‑on experience across departments such as Operations, IT, Safety, and Planning while working under supervision of executives or designees.

The program offers extended opportunities up to a full year based on performance and business needs, setting the stage for future growth within the transit industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED and current enrollment in an accredited college/university.
• The intern's major should align with the department's requirements.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year; minimum 2.8 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data and input data for reports.
• Assist in preparation of management and operations reports.
• Create presentations, reports and data visuals for assigned department.
• Attend meetings and participate in training sessions to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Support department with data-driven tasks and project work.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

HS diploma or GED

Pursuing college degree in related field

Freshman year completed; sophomore year starting

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Databases

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites motivated students to join a 13‑week summer internship. You will gain hands‑on experience across departments such as Operations, IT, Safety, and Planning while working under supervision of executives or designees.

The program offers extended opportunities up to a full year based on performance and business needs, setting the stage for future growth within the transit industry.