Intern - Summer 2026

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Austin, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Program Overview The CapMetro Emerging Talent Internship Program is an 8-week, onsite experience designed to provide hands-on exposure across departments such as: Systemwide Accessibility Engineering & Vehicle Maintenance Technology & Data Analytics Planning & Project Management Legal and more! Interns will work 15-40 hours a week alongside professionals and receive mentorship, professional development workshops, and exposure to both office and operational environments. Pending funding and performance, interns may also have the opportunity for an extension of their role. As part of the CapMetro Emerging Talent Internship, interns will be able to receive free CapMetro bus and rail transportation to and from the office. Applicants must be available between June 1st- July 31st for the intern program. Applicants must also submit your resume, faculty letter of recommendation and short statement of interest outlining preferred departments or skill areas. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution, or
Recently graduated (within the past 6 months) or enrolled in an eligible workforce/training program aligned with the internship role.
Applicants must also submit your resume, faculty letter of recommendation and short statement of interest outlining preferred departments or skill areas.

Responsibilities

Support data entry, analysis, and reporting to inform operational decisions.
Assist in the development of dashboards, documentation, or process workflows.
Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and project coordination sessions.
Contribute to policy, training material, or process documentation updates.
Shadow field operations, such as maintenance facilities, stations, or transit control centers.
Prepare presentations or project summaries for staff or leadership.
Support CapMetro Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.