Metro College Intern - Rail Modernization

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This is a temporary, introductory training opportunity for college and graduate students to gain practical experience in the transit industry. The intern will support WMATA’s Rail Modernization Team and may contribute to initiatives involving rail infrastructure and signaling systems, including the Red Line modernization project. Assignments may include areas such as rail or bus operations, safety and emergency management, engineering, police, information technology, city or urban planning, and general business functions. Interns may rotate among departments according to their academic major and assignment. The position is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee and lasts no more than 13 weeks during the summer.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent certificate.
• Currently attending an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in a discipline appropriate to the internship.
• Academic major or area of concentration must align with the academic and functional requirements of the position.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year of college.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• For progressive internships offering consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, a favorable performance evaluation from the prior summer is required for consideration for each subsequent summer.
• Knowledge of personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
• Skill in analyzing numerical data and preparing reports.
• Ability to research methodology.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze data; use a personal computer to verify, enter, and correct data for reports.
• Research information and assist with preparing management, operations, technical, and administrative reports.
• Use management memoranda and fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produce work products for the assigned department, such as presentations, reports, correspondence, data graphics, and project plans.
• Review reports for problems based on standard criteria and supervisor guidance, and recommend solutions as instructed.
• Participate in training related to departmental functions and attend relevant Authority, department, and office meetings to learn about transit functions.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental meetings and working sessions.
• Maintain awareness of and accountability for safety policies and procedures; promote a positive safety culture and encourage reporting of safety concerns consistent with the Agency Safety Plan, regulatory requirements, the Safety Management System, and just culture principles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED