The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.
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Recruitment ID: TEX-5380-141961
Appointment Type : Temporary Exempt, Full Time appointment – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Application Opening : November 22, 2024
Application Filling Deadline : January 17, 2025
Annual Salary : $73,632 annually
Position Description :
The Engineering Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program .
There are 4 total internship postings: 2 for Planning and 2 for Engineering, each posting with a unique set of multiple positions. Applicants will only be considered for the positions associated with the internship posting(s) they apply for. Therefore, if you meet the minimum
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Filing Deadline: January 17, 2025
Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between February 10 - 14, 2025
Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 24 - March 7, 2025
Selected candidates will be notified tentatively between March 17 - 31, 2025
The internship program offers seminars and field trips for interns to learn about various parts of the Agency. Attendance is mandatory at these events. Interns will also participate in PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer.
Work Schedule:
We work in a hybrid and traditional environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and scheduled by your supervisor. Per the City’s Telecommuting Policy , interns must be based in the Bay Area for the extent of their internship.
The internship follows a 40-hour workweek, generally between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required for fieldwork, outreach events, etc. Interns may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, subject to supervisor and division approval. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most intern positions will terminate at the end of summer; depending on the nature of the work, some positions may be eligible to continue into the school year, subject to supervisor and division approval.
Intern positions may be available in the following Divisions and Sections:
Streets Division:
Engineering interns within the Streets Division are responsible for 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; and preparing legislation. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team.
Engineering teams within the Streets Division include:
Livable Streets
Transportation Engineering
Capital Programs & Construction
Transit Division:
Engineering interns within the Transit Division are responsible for supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program, participating in design review, project planning and engineering maintenance support for electrical distribution utility or being a part of the team that supports the Cable Car systems, storage tank systems, elevator/escalator systems and a variety of other transportation infrastructure. The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the team assigned.
Engineering teams within the Transit Division include:
Program Delivery and Support – Fleet Engineering
Maintenance of Way – Mechanical Systems Program
Maintenance of Way – Traction Power Group
Maintenance of Way – Maintenance Engineering
Minimum Qualifications
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Education: 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: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Traffic Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2025
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.
Experience: No previous experience is necessary.
Notes:
1. Applicants must meet the minimum
Desirable Qualifications
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The stated desirable
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.
Important Information for Applying – Please read carefully:
Use the ‘Easy Apply’ feature at the top of the application page to pre-fill the page. This will also automatically attach your resume to the application.
You must attach the following:
Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move on in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need assistance, you may email [email protected] .
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum
Depending on the number of applicants, the SFMTA may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the
What else should I know?
Staying Connected
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Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: .
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates'
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
For questions or inquiries, please contact: [email protected] .
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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