Chicago Transit Authority · 16 hours ago
2026-2027 Yearlong Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance and Industrial Hygienist Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternChicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country, offering a college internship program that provides valuable work experience and professional development. The Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance and Industrial Hygienist Intern will assist with safety inspections, analyze datasets, and help maintain regulatory compliance within the Chief Safety and Security Officer department.
CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Complete training sessions offered by CTA
Organize and analyze the safety inspection dataset
Participate in field inspections
Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Full-time enrollment status in a degree program at an accredited college or university
The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Walking 6 miles a week
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Knowledge of OSHA, IEPA and EPA regulations
Proficiency with Power BI or Python
Knowledgeable in data analysis
Preferred
Preferred Major(s): Occupational Safety, Environmental Management Studies, Industrial Hygienist
Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student
Company
Chicago Transit Authority
We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$146.1MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Recent News
Chicago Tribune
2026-01-23
2025-12-25
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