About the role#
The Engineering Intern (Level 2) program provides hands-on experience within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering departments. Interns contribute to projects that improve the safety, reliability, and sustainability of public transportation services. This is a full-time, temporary exempt appointment for Summer 2027. The program includes mandatory seminars, field trips, and end-of-summer PechaKucha presentations.
What you'll do#
Responsibilities vary by team, but generally include:
- Develop design alternatives for transportation projects.
- Perform field visits and review construction work zones and site plans.
- Draft in AutoCAD and prepare striping drawings for official records.
- Prepare traffic control device work orders and analyze signal timing.
- Estimate project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work.
- Support public outreach and prepare legislation.
- Assist with technical studies, performance evaluations, system testing, and documentation.
- Support the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program or work on the Train Control Upgrade Project.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering.
- Undergraduate candidates must have prior engineering or relevant internship experience.
- No previous experience is required for those pursuing a master's degree or higher in a qualifying field.
- Students in their second-to-last or last semester of study are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: Hybrid, with potential for onsite work up to 5 days per week.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Requirement: Interns must be based in the Bay Area for the duration of the internship.
About City and County of San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco operates as a government agency based in San Francisco, California. It manages local infrastructure including streets and parks alongside public transportation systems. The organization provides public health services and maintains public safety through departments like the fire service. It employs over 10,000 people to serve the residents of the city and the Bay Area.
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