About the role#
As a Transportation Analyst Intern, you will join our Transportation Center of Excellence for a 10-week summer program. You will help shape tools and processes for our enterprise transportation program by applying analytical and process-improvement skills to fleet data and operational workflows. This role offers the chance to research emerging technologies and translate your findings into practical recommendations for safety, cost, and efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Document current transportation processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for standardization.
- Develop tools for fleet utilization, vehicle specifications, lifecycle planning, and fuel-efficiency analysis.
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyze transportation and fleet data.
- Research and support pilot projects involving telematics, AI-enabled tracking, and route optimization.
- Create process maps, standard work documents, dashboards, and presentations for transportation leadership.
- Collaborate with your team, ask questions, and follow through on project commitments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, with at least two years of undergraduate study completed.
- Junior classification, with an expected entry into your senior year following the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A major in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis (sponsorship is not provided).
- Preferred: Coursework in process mapping, statistics, or operations research and experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Visio.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, Texas.
- Schedule: June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with 2 to 3 days on-site each week.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About McGrath RentCorp
McGrath RentCorp provides modular building and equipment rental services across several industries. The company operates five business units that specialize in modular classrooms, portable storage, and electronic test equipment. Founded in 1979, it maintains headquarters in Livermore, California. The organization is publicly traded and employs over 1,000 people.
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