Transit Operations Intern - Summer Program

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

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is offering a summer internship designed to provide hands-on experience across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, and Planning. The program runs up to thirteen weeks and allows rotation based on the student’s major, supervised by an executive or designee.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and documentation, with opportunities to interact with stakeholders and contribute to project work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree aligning with the intern position.
• Intern's major must align with academic/functional requirements of the position; alignment with the assignment must be demonstrated.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compiling, reviewing and analyzing data for reports.
• Research data and assist in preparing management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Create tangible work products such as presentations, reports and data visualizations.
• Review reports and suggest solutions under supervision.
• Attend trainings and department meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental meetings and working sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Freshman year completed; sophomore year

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Favorable prior summer performance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is offering a summer internship designed to provide hands-on experience across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, and Planning. The program runs up to thirteen weeks and allows rotation based on the student’s major, supervised by an executive or designee.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and documentation, with opportunities to interact with stakeholders and contribute to project work.