San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Student Intern Program, Summer 2027 – 5381 Engineering Intern (Level 2)

Location: San Francisco, CA, us Department: Municipal Transportation Agency

Company Description

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.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Job Description

Recruitment ID: TEX-5381-169569

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 6, 2026

Application Filling Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close at any time after December 28, 2026

Annual Salary: $40.7750 Per Hour

Position Description

The Engineering Level 2 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 may include multiple positions across divisions. Applicants will only be considered for the positions associated with the internship posting(s) they apply for. Therefore, if you meet the minimum qualifications for multiple internship postings and would like to be considered for multiple sets of positions, you must apply to each posting separately.

Read this job ad in its entirety before applying.  This job ad contains important information on timeline and terms of applying, including transcript, resume and cover letter requirements.  If after reading you have additional questions about the application process, please contact [email protected].

Filing Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close at any time after December 28, 2026

Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between February 8 - 12, 2027

Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 22 - March 5, 2027

Selected candidates will be notified tentatively between March 15 - 26, 2027

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 work-week, 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

Engineering

Project Delivery & Construction

Muni Forward/Transit Engineering

Transit Division

Engineering interns within the Transit Division are responsible for supporting the evaluation of the E-bus pilot program or being part of the Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) team. Interns will gain exposure to transit engineering, fleet electrification, rail systems, project management, and data analytics while assisting with technical studies, performance evaluations, system testing, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination. Through hands-on assignments, interns contribute to projects that improve the safety, reliability, and sustainability of public transportation services.

Engineering teams within the Transit Division include

Fleet Engineering

Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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: Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering.

OR

Possess a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in one of the above fields from an accredited university or community college AND be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in a related field.

You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall