Summer Internship - Engineering in San Carlos, California at San Mateo County Transit District

Caltrain is committed to delivering a robust Internship Program giving students the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom, develop professional skills, and acquire a thorough understanding of a unique public transit agency. The San Mateo County Transit District is a Special District, it is the managing agency for SamTrans, Caltrain, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, and the 101 Express Lanes Project.

The Summer Intern program is designed to include real work projects in each area gives students the opportunity to consider a career in the transit industry - including tours of bus and train facilities, opportunities to learn about the multitude of career tracks within transit through information sessions, and professional development such as resume writing and interview skill development. We hope interns will gain invaluable experience by partnering and with and learning from our team of professionals.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary (Non-Exempt or Hourly)

WORK LOCATION: 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, California

WORK SCHEDULE: Starting June 23, 2025 – 320 Hours Maximum

Two (2) internships are available within the Caltrain Engineering Group:

Systems Engineering

Assist the Engineering team on a variety of projects and administrative activities, including learning Engineering practices related to design and operation of a commuter rail line performing asset management, updating engineering manuals and procedures, and collecting engineering data for reporting purposes.

Infrastructure Engineering
The selected intern will assist with updating and maintaining Caltrain standards, design criteria and other engineering practices; assist with resolution of Engineering issues encountered in daily railroad operations; and conduct site surveys of infrastructure to facilitate updates of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Transit Asset Management (TAM) databases.
All employees of the District must perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or 2024 graduate.
• Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos for the duration of the program (June – August), not to exceed 40 hours/week or 320 cumulative hours.

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with other computer programs desirable (e.g. CANTO, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva etc.).
• Effective research, data analysis, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the public sector or transportation desirable but not required. Interest in Public Transportation preferred.

Each Intern selected will work under the general supervision of the Department they have been matched to, they will work with diverse set of supervisors, managers, and directors on various projects.

The selection process may include a phone interview or virtual panel interview. Cover letters are encouraged but not required.

Internships are based in San Carlos, CA. No relocation, housing assistance, or other benefits are provided except for transit passes (SamTrans & Caltrain).