Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 (Level 1)

Recruitment ID: TEX-5380-141961

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt, Full Time appointment – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: November 22, 2024

Application Filling Deadline: January 17, 2025

Annual Salary: $73,632 annually 

Position Description:
The Engineering Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program.  

There are 4 total internship postings: 2 for Planning and 2 for Engineering, each posting with a unique set of multiple positions. Applicants will only be considered for the positions associated with the internship posting(s) they apply for. Therefore, if you meet the minimum qualifications for multiple internship postings and would like to be considered for multiple sets of positions, you must apply to each posting separately. 

Read this job ad in its entirety before applying.  This job ad contains important information on timeline and terms of applying, including transcript, resume and cover letter requirements.  If after reading you have additional questions about the application process, please contact internships@sfmta.com. 

Filing Deadline:  January 17, 2025  

Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between February 10 - 14, 2025 

Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 24 - March 7, 2025  

Selected candidates will be notified tentatively between March 17 - 31, 2025 

The internship program offers seminars and field trips for interns to learn about various parts of the Agency. Attendance is mandatory at these events. Interns will also participate in PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer. 

Work Schedule: 
We work in a hybrid and traditional environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and scheduled by your supervisor. Per the City’s Telecommuting Policy, interns must be based in the Bay Area for the extent of their internship. 

The internship follows a 40-hour workweek, generally between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required for fieldwork, outreach events, etc. Interns may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, subject to supervisor and division approval. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most intern positions will terminate at the end of summer; depending on the nature of the work, some positions may be eligible to continue into the school year, subject to supervisor and division approval. 

Intern positions may be available in the following Divisions and Sections: 

Streets Division: 
Engineering interns within the Streets Division are responsible for developing design alternatives for transportation projects; performing field visits; preparing traffic control device work orders; drafting in AutoCAD; preparing striping drawings for official records; estimating project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work scope; analyzing signal timing; reviewing construction work zones and site plans; supporting public outreach; and preparing legislation. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team. 

Engineering teams within the Streets Division include: 

Livable Streets 

Transportation Engineering 

Capital Programs & Construction 

Transit Division: 
Engineering interns within the Transit Division are responsible for supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program, participating in design review, project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility or being a part of the team that supports the Cable Car systems, storage tank systems, elevator/escalator systems and a variety of other transportation infrastructure. The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the team assigned. 

Engineering teams within the Transit Division include: 

Program Delivery and Support – Fleet Engineering 

Maintenance of Way – Mechanical Systems Program 

Maintenance of Way – Traction Power Group 

Maintenance of Way – Maintenance Engineering 

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:  Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Traffic Engineering or Transportation Engineering.  

You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2025 

Students enrolled in second-to-last or last semester and will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply as you may still be selected for the program within six months of graduation.

Experience: No previous experience is necessary.  

Notes:
1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. 

Interest in public-sector careers in transportation, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling. 

Understanding of the impact of transportation decisions on marginalized communities, including people of color, people with low-incomes, and people with disabilities. 

Experience working with marginalized communities. 

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including, but not limited to, examples drawn from: school, work, community activities, extracurricular activities, team sports and/or volunteering experiences. 

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 

Ability to adapt to new situations, changing priorities, or unexpected challenges to meet project goals. 

Ability to analyze evidence, critically consider options, and draw conclusions from data.  

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and/or transportation). 

Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software.