San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Student Intern Program, Summer 2026 – 5380 Engineering Intern (Level 1)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

14h • $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program . There are 4 total internship postings: 2 for Planning and 2 for Engineering, each posting with a unique set of multiple positions. Applicants will only be considered for the positions associated with the internship posting(s) they apply for. Therefore, if you meet the minimum qualifications for multiple internship postings and would like to be considered for multiple sets of positions, you must apply to each posting separately. Read this job ad in its entirety before applying.  This job ad contains important information on timeline and terms of applying, including transcript, resume and cover letter requirements.  If after reading you have additional questions about the application process, please contact [email protected] . Filing Deadline:  January 16, 2026 Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between February 9 - 13, 2026 Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 23 - March 6, 2026 Selected candidates will be notified tentatively between March 16 - 30, 2026 The internship program offers seminars and field trips for interns to learn about various parts of the Agency. Attendance is mandatory at these events. Interns will also participate in PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer. Work Schedule: We work in a hybrid and traditional environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and scheduled by your supervisor. Per the City’s Telecommuting Policy , interns must be based in the Bay Area for the extent of their internship. The internship follows a 40-hour work-week, generally between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required for fieldwork, outreach events, etc. Interns may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, subject to supervisor and division approval. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most intern positions will terminate at the end of summer; depending on the nature of the work, some positions may be eligible to continue into the school year, subject to supervisor and division approval. Intern positions may be available in the following Divisions and Sections: Streets Division: Engineering interns within the Streets Division are responsible for developing design alternatives for transportation projects; performing field visits; preparing traffic control device work orders; drafting in AutoCAD; preparing striping drawings for official records; estimating project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work scope; analyzing signal timing; reviewing construction work zones and site plans; supporting public outreach; and preparing legislation. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team. Engineering teams within the Streets Division include: Livable Streets Transportation Engineering Capital Programs & Construction Transit Division: Engineering interns within the Transit Division are responsible for supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program, participating in design review, project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility or being a part of the team that supports the Cable Car systems, storage tank systems, elevator/escalator systems and a variety of other transportation infrastructure. The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the team assigned. Engineering teams within the Transit Division include: Program Delivery and Support – Fleet Engineering Maintenance of Way – Mechanical Systems Program Maintenance of Way – Traction Power Group Maintenance of Way – Maintenance Engineering

Requirements

• Education: At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering. OR Possess a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in one of the above fields from an accredited university or community college AND be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in a related field.
• You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2026
• Students enrolled in second-to-last or last semester and will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply as you may still be selected for the program within six months of graduation.
• Experience: No previous experience is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in public-sector careers in transportation, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling.
• Understanding of the impact of transportation decisions on 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, but not limited to, examples drawn from: school, work, community activities, extracurricular activities, team sports and/or volunteering experiences.
• 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 principles, practices, and methods of engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and/or transportation).
• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software.

Responsibilities

• developing design alternatives for transportation projects
• performing field visits
• preparing traffic control device work orders
• drafting in AutoCAD
• preparing striping drawings for official records
• estimating project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work scope
• analyzing signal timing
• reviewing construction work zones and site plans
• supporting public outreach
• preparing legislation
• supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program
• participating in design review, project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility or being a part of the team that supports the Cable Car systems, storage tank systems, elevator/escalator systems and a variety of other transportation infrastructure

Benefits

• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees