Software Engineer Co-Op

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MBTA Reliability Engineering department works to support safe, reliable transit service and performance across transportation modes. Its objectives include maintaining a State of Good Repair for infrastructure and vehicle assets, modeling and predicting asset performance and reliability, improving infrastructure quality and compliance, and developing technical documentation for stakeholders. The Reliability & Configuration Engineering team documents asset data and lifecycle-management processes and procedures and provides technical guidance for the MBTA’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). The team is hiring two co-ops/interns to assist staff and consultants on software and related projects. The co-op will work directly with the EAMS Developer. The role is 40 hours per week for at least six months, January through June, and requires onsite work at least two to three days per week. Work locations include 10 Park Plaza and the MBTA Engineering & Maintenance Charlestown Office at 21 Arlington Avenue; the posting notes that more onsite time is preferred because of the largely in-person work environment. The work includes software development, automation, reporting and analytics, reliability data management, API documentation, testing, and project coordination. Co-ops will also engage with agile software development practices and participate in meetings, organizational events, fieldwork, and project teams as assigned.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled for the entire employment period in an accredited undergraduate or bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 throughout the co-op or internship.
Have average knowledge of industry-standard and cooperative software development practices such as Agile.
Have above-average Python development skills and familiarity with Python tools and ecosystems such as Pytest, Pylint, Flake8, Black, Pip, Pipenv, and virtual environments.
Have above-average proficiency in web application development, such as React, including developing desktop and mobile applications using Progressive Web App tooling.
Have average proficiency with XML/XSL, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
Have average proficiency in software development in a Windows environment.
Have above-average skills with scripting tools and languages, database design, and database tools.
Have at least one year of experience preparing written reports and time estimates for upper management and stakeholders.
Have above-average project management, analytical, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Be able to map business processes and implement them across departments.
Be able to work in an active railroad and maintenance environment and meet the physical constraints associated with those environments.
Have above-average analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have above-average proficiency with standard office software, such as Microsoft Office, or relevant technical tools.
Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Be highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Demonstrate interest in public transportation, urban planning, engineering, public policy, or public service.
Be able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in diverse, fast-paced environments.
Be able to commute independently to assigned Greater Boston metro-area work locations.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization and a U.S. Social Security Number before pre-employment screening and throughout the program. The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship.
Meet the job conditions, including being at least 18 years old except for approved high school internship/co-op participants; being able to read, understand, communicate, and respond to information in English; and maintaining the required work and safety standards.
Be able to pass applicable CORI, background, medical, physical, drug, and alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

Assist with existing software development projects, including greenfield automated processes and desktop and mobile web applications, primarily using Python and TypeScript (React).
Develop and implement automated reporting and analytical dashboards using Splunk and Tableau.
Examine and implement automated solutions for gathering and organizing reliability data against the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
Investigate and document API behavior in accordance with OpenAPI documentation standards.
Configure unit-testing solutions and automated validations using Windows command-line tools, Python, and GitHub Actions workflows.
Assist with project coordination, including organizing meetings and communicating with consultants and other departments about project needs and deliverables.
Attend virtual and phone meetings and create reports, presentations, and other administrative projects.
Engage with agile software development practices, including Git workflows, code reviews, scrum, and retrospectives.
Participate in team and staff meetings, organizational events, fieldwork, project teams, and other duties as assigned.
Provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional service.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.