Workforce Timekeeping, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking Undergraduate Workforce Timekeeping, Tech & Eng Fellow for Spring. Onsite at 2 Broadway, NYC, you will contribute to the Unified Timekeeping System and related workforce apps, supporting migrations, testing, and documentation.

Expected commitment: minimum 12 months. Responsibilities include documenting requirements, migrating objects to QA/Prod, monitoring migrations, reviewing change requests, and learning MTA processes and mobile app

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Foundational knowledge in programming or systems development.
• Basic knowledge of version control processes (Git or similar).
• Familiarity with Oracle, PL/SQL, and APEX 24.2 or willingness to learn them.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
• Individuals who are willing to learn and understand MTA business processes and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of business and technical documentation for ongoing projects and operational needs.
• Assisting with migrating objects into QA and Production environments through collaboration with other IT departments.
• Supporting the team in monitoring weekly migration activities and ensure successful deployments.
• Assisting with migrating objects into QA and Production environments through collaboration with other IT departments.
• Assisting the team in reviewing and analyzing change requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting the team with following version control processes to manage application changes and ensure proper traceability.
• Learn and understand the business processes and core workforce applications (UTS, ATS, and Mobile App).
• Support application testing, including enhancements, fixes, and new Mobile App features.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Programming basics

Version control

Oracle PL/SQL

APEX 24.2

Analytical & communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate matriculated with 2.5 GPA

Major: Computer Science / Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Git or similar

Job description

Workforce Timekeeping, Tech & Engineering Fellow (Spring)

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Workforce Timekeeping, Tech & Eng Fellow Undergrad (Spring)

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

The Workforce UTS (Unified Timekeeping System) department is responsible for sustaining and enhancing key timekeeping and workforce systems for operations employees, supporting daily operations and advancing major modernization initiatives. This position begins in Spring 2027, candidates should be ready to commit minimum of 12‑months in the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the preparation of business and technical documentation for ongoing projects and operational needs.
• Assisting with migrating objects into QA and Production environments through collaboration with other IT departments.
• Supporting the team in monitoring weekly migration activities and ensure successful deployments.
• Assisting with migrating objects into QA and Production environments through collaboration with other IT departments.
• Assisting the team in reviewing and analyzing change requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting the team with following version control processes to manage application changes and ensure proper traceability.
• Learn and understand the business processes and core workforce applications (UTS, ATS, and Mobile App).
• Support application testing, including enhancements, fixes, and new Mobile App features.

PROJECTS:

• UTS/ATS modernization assistance through testing, change review, and migration support.
• Supporting the team in monitoring and managing weekly QA/Production migrations with proper documentation.
• Supporting Mobile App enhancements, new requests, and application testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Strong curiosity, eagerness to learn, and interest in solving problems.
• Foundational knowledge in programming or systems development.
• Basic knowledge of version control processes (Git or similar).
• Familiarity with Oracle, PL/SQL, and APEX 24.2 or willingness to learn them.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
• Individuals who are willing to learn and understand MTA business processes and operational systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.