San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Student Intern Program, Summer 2027 – 5380 Engineering Intern (Level 1)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Engineering Level 1 Internship is part of its Planning and Engineering Internship Program. Engineering interns may be placed in the Streets Division, including Livable Streets, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Project Delivery & Construction, or Muni Forward/Transit Engineering. Work and assignments vary by team and may involve transportation project design, fieldwork, engineering documentation, cost estimation, traffic analysis, construction review, public outreach, and legislation. The internship includes mandatory seminars and field trips, and interns participate in PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer. The position follows a 40-hour work week, generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. It is a hybrid and traditional work environment; interns may be expected to work onsite up to five days per week and must be based in the Bay Area throughout the internship. Work outside normal hours may be required for fieldwork or outreach events. A flexible schedule may be possible with supervisor and division approval. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most positions end at the end of summer, though some may continue into the school year with approval.

Requirements

At application, be enrolled in an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering; or hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree in one of those fields and be enrolled in an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in a related field.
Be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program, or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall 2027. Students in their second-to-last or final semester who will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply and may be selected within six months of graduation.
No previous experience is necessary.
Submit proof of current enrollment or student status, a resume in PDF format limited to two pages, and a cover letter in PDF format limited to two pages. The cover letter must address interest in urban planning, transportation, city government, community engagement, and career goals, and provide examples related to the desirable qualifications.
Be based in the Bay Area for the extent of the internship.
Work a 40-hour week, generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; work outside these hours may be required for fieldwork or outreach events.

Nice To Haves

Interest in public-sector transportation careers, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling.
Understanding of how transportation decisions affect marginalized communities, including people of color, people with low incomes, and people with disabilities.
Experience working with marginalized communities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including through school, work, community activities, extracurricular activities, team sports, or volunteering.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to adapt to new situations, changing priorities, or unexpected challenges to meet project goals.
Ability to analyze evidence, critically consider options, and draw conclusions from data.
Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods, including civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and/or transportation engineering.
Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software.