Intern, Rail Operations

Orange County Transportation Authority•Orange, CA

About The Position

College Intern – Regional Rail Under direct supervision, supports OCTA’s Rail initiatives by assisting with compiling and analyzing rail performance data, preparing presentations and reports, attending and summarizing Committee and Board meetings, graphic design, and supporting special projects. The position will also provide opportunities to participate in field work and gain firsthand exposure to rail and transit operations, programs, and projects. You will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to transportation, planning, business administration, engineering, data analytics, public administration or a related discipline
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Interest in public transportation, rail operations, transportation planning or related areas
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to learn technical concepts and take on increasingly responsible assignments.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working collaboratively in a professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Gain real-world transportation experience while working on rail and transit programs that serve Orange County.
Turn data into insights by working with ridership, on-time performance, and other key rail metrics.
See transportation in action through opportunities to participate in rail and transit field work.
Learn how public agencies operate through exposure to projects, budgets, programs, and OCTA’s Committee and Board processes.
Build your professional network while learning alongside experienced transportation professionals.
Strengthen your resume with meaningful projects and practical experience related to your field of study.
Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Responsibilities

Prepare presentations, reports, and materials highlighting rail performance metrics, including ridership and on-time performance.
Support analysis of rail system performance data and trends.
Assist with rail program, budget, and project tracking.
Attend Committee and Board of Directors meetings and prepare meeting notes and summaries.
Participate in rail and transit field work to gain firsthand industry experience.
Conduct research and complete special projects related to rail and transit.
Compile and organize data for reports, presentations, and decision-making.
Support document control, file organization, and records management activities.