Sound Transit · 6 hours ago
System & Service Planning Intern - Summer 2026
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $39/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSound Transit is responsible for managing transit operations in the Puget Sound region. They are seeking a System and Service Planning Intern to assist in developing the Annual Service Plan and recommending service changes to improve bus and rail services.
Public TransportationRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Monitors performance metrics and, if applicable, works with Service Planning team members at Sound Transit and Partner agencies to develop and recommend service changes to improve route efficiency or utility
Assists in the development of Annual Service Plan content and document creation
Works with other groups within Sound Transit and at partner agencies to communicate, and implement twice-yearly service changes
Service Change proposal & engagement material development
Service Changes implementation support
Service Plan document review and content development
Network Plan support
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate Degree program in Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or relevant two-year certificate
Microsoft Office Suite / O365
Preferred
Personal or working experience with public transit system(s)
Basic knowledge of the Puget Sound area, and / or Sound Transit service area
GIS familiarity (Geographic Information Systems)
Benefits
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Company
Sound Transit
Sound Transit is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area.
Founded in 1996
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Higuera
Chief of Staff to CEO
John S. Henry, CPA, CMA, CTP
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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