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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) · 1 week ago

Engineering Intern Level 2

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$39.39/hr - $39.39/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is offering a Student Intern Program for Summer 2026, specifically for Engineering Intern Level 2 positions. Interns will engage in various planning and engineering tasks, contributing to transportation projects and infrastructure evaluation while receiving mentorship and attending seminars.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Preparing legislation

Supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program

Participating in design review

Project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility

Supporting the Cable Car systems, storage tank systems, elevator/escalator systems and a variety of other transportation infrastructure

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringAutoCADArcGISMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityCritical Thinking

Required

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: Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering

Possess a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in one of the above fields from an accredited university or community college AND be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in a related field

You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2026

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

No previous experience is necessary for individuals pursuing a master's degree or higher in a qualifying field

For undergraduate candidates, prior engineering or relevant internship experience is required to compete for positions at the 5381 level

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted

Proof of your community college, undergraduate or graduate school education (Master's or PhD program). This can be official or unofficial transcript, diploma, class schedule, or other document that shows your current enrollment or student status with your school

Submission date for college transcripts may be extended if it is impossible to obtain by January 16, 2026. Applicants must submit a signed statement explaining why transcripts cannot be obtained by the filing date. Extension requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis

It is the applicant's sole responsibility that all application materials and support documentation be received in a complete and legible form

Resume (PDF only, limited to 2 pages)

Cover letter (PDF only, limited to 2 pages) that briefly addresses your interest in urban planning, transportation, city government, community engagement, and career goals AND includes examples that show how you meet desirable qualifications listed on this job ad

Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move on in the hiring process

Preferred

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) as demonstrated in work experience (jobs, internships, or research positions)

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

Company

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (‘SFMTA’), a department of the City and County of San Francisco is responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the City.

Founded in 1999