About the role#
The Technology Support, Emerging Talent Intern will work within the Elevators and Escalators Division of the New York City Transit Department of Subways. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency by building digital tools and streamlining data workflows for the team that maintains hundreds of elevators and escalators across the subway system.
What you'll do#
- Develop and publish content for the departmental SharePoint site.
- Design and build forms, dashboards, and data visualizations to track project metrics.
- Create automated reporting systems using Power Automate.
- Design workflows to collect, process, and distribute data to reduce manual tasks.
- Integrate Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate with existing databases.
- Update operational procedures and technical documentation.
- Conduct training sessions for maintainers and supervisors.
- Prepare presentations for management and senior leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Preferred majors include Computer Science, Business Administration, Architecture, or Data Science.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site attendance is required.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates a large transit network serving 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. It consists of six agencies including subway, bus, and commuter rail systems alongside bridge and tunnel operations. The organization manages the largest bus fleet in the country and provides approximately 2.6 billion trips annually. It is a government agency based in New York City with over 21,000 employees.
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