San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Student Intern Program, Summer 2027 – 5381 Engineering Intern (Level 2)
About The Position
The Engineering Level 2 Internship is part of the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program. Interns may be placed in the Streets Division or Transit Division, with assignments varying by team. Streets Division work may include developing transportation project design alternatives, field visits, preparing traffic-control work orders and striping drawings, drafting in AutoCAD, estimating costs, analyzing signal timing, reviewing construction work zones and site plans, supporting public outreach, and preparing legislation. Transit Division interns may support evaluation of the E-bus pilot program or work with the Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP), gaining exposure to transit engineering, fleet electrification, rail systems, project management, and data analytics through technical studies, performance evaluations, system testing, documentation, and project coordination. The program includes mandatory seminars and field trips, as well as PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer. The role follows a 40-hour work 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. Interns may be eligible for a flexible schedule with supervisor and division approval and may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most positions end at summer’s end; some may continue into the school year with approval. The environment is hybrid and traditional, and interns may be expected to work onsite up to five days a week. Interns must be based in the Bay Area for the duration of the internship.
Requirements
- At application, be enrolled in an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering; alternatively, hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree in one of those fields and be enrolled in an accredited institution 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 last semester who will soon graduate are encouraged to apply and may be selected within six months of graduation.
- No previous experience is necessary for candidates pursuing a master's degree or higher in a qualifying field.
- Undergraduate candidates must have prior engineering or relevant internship experience to compete for Level 2 positions.
- 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 engineering, transportation, city government, community engagement, and career goals, and provide examples related to the desirable qualifications.
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, demonstrated through school, work, community, extracurricular, sports, or volunteer experiences.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to adapt to new situations, changing priorities, and 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 in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering, demonstrated through work, internship, or research experience.
- Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, or other software.
Responsibilities
- Develop design alternatives for transportation projects.
- Perform field visits.
- Prepare traffic-control device work orders and striping drawings for official records.
- Draft in AutoCAD.
- Estimate project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work.
- Analyze signal timing.
- Review construction work zones and site plans.
- Support public outreach and prepare legislation.
- Support evaluation of the E-bus pilot program or work with the Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP).
- Assist with technical studies, performance evaluations, system testing, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination.
- Attend mandatory internship seminars and field trips and participate in end-of-summer PechaKucha presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
