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

Engineering Intern Level 1

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$36.65/hr - $36.65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The Engineering Level 1 Internship offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in various engineering and planning roles within the agency, contributing to transportation projects and initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop design alternatives for transportation projects

Perform field visits

Prepare traffic control device work orders

Draft in AutoCAD

Prepare striping drawings for official records

Estimate project costs for traffic striping, signage, signal, and civil work scope

Analyze signal timing

Review construction work zones and site plans

Support public outreach

Prepare legislation

Support the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program

Participate in design review, project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringAutoCADArcGISMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunity EngagementTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationAdaptability

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

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

You must attach the following: 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)

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