About the role#
The Stations Department maintains and repairs facilities and structures across the MBTA network, including stations, bus garages, maintenance facilities, and operations centers. As an Engineering Intern, you will assist our teams in identifying, gathering, and organizing information regarding physical assets like HVAC equipment, pumps, plumbing, and structural systems. This internship runs from January 4, 2027, to February 26, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support department staff by gathering and organizing information, locations, and photos of assigned assets.
- Collaborate with engineers to analyze drawings, blueprints, data, and equipment.
- Travel across the MBTA system to collect data on facility-related systems.
- Organize data for navigation and use in tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Use AutoCAD to produce, alter, and analyze technical drawings.
- Audit and edit service contracts.
- Participate in team meetings, fieldwork, and project assignments.
- Provide professional service to internal and external customers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, or Facilities Engineering.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to work independently with limited instructions and organize information effectively.
- Capability to investigate situations for diagnosis and track down mechanical system details from drawings or field investigations.
- Willingness to follow Right of Way (ROW) rules and requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and orally.
- Valid work authorization and a U.S. Social Security Number.
- Ability to commute independently to assigned work locations in the Greater Boston area.
Location & details#
- Location: 21 Arlington Avenue, Charlestown, Massachusetts.
- Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (40 hours per week).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates public transit services throughout the greater Boston area. Founded in 1897, the agency manages subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry systems. It serves 175 communities and a population of 4.7 million residents. The organization maintains a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees.
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