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 Engineering Level 1 Internship is part of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Planning and Engineering Internship Program. Interns may be placed in one of several Streets Division engineering teams: Livable Streets, Transportation Engineering, Engineering, Project Delivery & Construction, or Muni Forward/Transit Engineering. Responsibilities vary by team and may include developing transportation project design alternatives, conducting field visits, preparing traffic-control device work orders, drafting in AutoCAD, preparing striping drawings for official records, estimating project costs, analyzing signal timing, reviewing construction work zones and site plans, supporting public outreach, and preparing legislation. The program includes mandatory seminars and field trips to learn about the Agency, as well as end-of-summer PechaKucha presentations. The role follows a 40-hour work week, generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Work outside those hours may be required for fieldwork or outreach events. A flexible schedule may be available with supervisor and division approval. The work environment is hybrid or traditional, with onsite work of up to five days per week according to the work and supervisor’s schedule. Interns must be based in the Bay Area throughout the internship. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most positions end at summer’s conclusion; some may continue into the school year with approval. This is a temporary exempt, full-time appointment serving at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The listed compensation is $37.95 per hour. The internship is intended for students who are enrolled in an eligible degree program and continuing or entering a program in Fall 2027.

Requirements

At application submission, be enrolled at an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering; OR possess 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 or continuing a graduate program in Fall 2027. Students in their second-to-last or final semester who will soon graduate may also be considered for selection within six months of graduation.
No previous experience is necessary.
Meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Submit proof of current school 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 include examples related to desirable qualifications.
Be based in the Bay Area for the duration of the internship.
Work a 40-hour week, generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; work outside those 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.
Ability to work collaboratively, with examples from school, work, community activities, extracurricular activities, team sports, or volunteering.
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, including civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and/or transportation engineering.
Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software.

Responsibilities

Develop design alternatives for transportation projects.
Perform field visits.
Prepare traffic-control device work orders.
Draft in AutoCAD.
Prepare striping drawings for official records.
Estimate project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work scopes.
Analyze signal timing.
Review construction work zones and site plans.
Support public outreach.
Prepare legislation.
Attend mandatory internship seminars and field trips.
Participate in end-of-summer PechaKucha presentations.