Transit Vehicle Engineer Intern

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is offering an Associate Engineer internship within the Operations division, designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on experience in transit service delivery. Interns will work with mentors and leadership to tackle real-world problems affecting Metro’s customers and staff, with assignments across DC/MD/VA and both office and field environments.

Locations include field duties such as interacting with the public, rail track inspection, and work in maintenance

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Job description

WMATA is offering an Associate Engineer internship within the Operations division, designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on experience in transit service delivery. Interns will work with mentors and leadership to tackle real-world problems affecting Metro’s customers and staff, with assignments across DC/MD/VA and both office and field environments.

Locations include field duties such as interacting with the public, rail track inspection, and work in maintenance