City and County of San Francisco · 1 day ago
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - Student Design Trainee Program (Summer Internship 2026) 5380, 5381, 5382
San Mateo County, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37.20/hr - $41.85/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe City and County of San Francisco is offering a summer internship program at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for college students or recent graduates. This program provides hands-on training and mentorship in various fields such as engineering, planning, architecture, and IT, allowing interns to assist with infrastructure projects and gain valuable experience.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Assist with various phases of projects, from planning and design to execution and quality control
Work alongside industry experts in creating safer, more efficient ground transportation systems
Contribute to real-life projects and learn valuable skills in airport transportation planning, landside traffic management, and infrastructure design
Qualification
Required
At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college in the following related fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Urban Planning, City Planning, Regional Planning, Computer Science/Information Services Program, Cybersecurity Program, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Geographical Information Systems, Information Technology, Project Management, Mathematics, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Horticulture
You must be returning to your associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall 2026
Students enrolled in second-to-last or last semester and will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply
You can still apply if you are in your second-to-last or last semester, as you may still be selected for the program within six months of graduation
No previous experience is necessary. However, previous internship experience may be used to determine the possible level of classification for which you are hired
You must attach proof of your community college, undergraduate or graduate school education (Master's or PhD program). This can be official or unofficial transcript, and/or class schedule that shows your current enrollment or student status with your school
Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move forward in the hiring process
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening
This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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Linda Gerull
City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
Chief Administrative Officer, SF Planning Department
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