
Metro College Internship Program- Department of Planning and Performance- Office of Energy and Environment
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)
The Role
Overview
Summer intern supporting energy & environment projects with data analysis, research, and communications.
Key Responsibilities
- credentials verification
- report review
Tasks
-Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses) -Review of a current motor vehicle report
Requirements
- rising senior
- relevant major
- 2.8 gpa
- background check
- performance eval
- medical screen
What You Bring
-The intern should at minimum be a rising college senior. -The intern¿s major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied. -The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA. -Skills and/or behavioral assessment -Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment) -In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer. -Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
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Benefits
-Personal interview
The Company
About Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)
- WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually. -It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S. -The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area. -MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all. -WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies. -A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations. -Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Government
Real Estate
Safety
Accessibility
System Maintenance
Rail Maintenance
Bus Transit
Paratransit
Urban Planning
Station Planning
Joint Development
Environmental Management
Emergency Preparedness
Transit-Oriented Development
Security Clearance
-criminal background check required. -medical examination and drug/alcohol screening may be required. -review of a current motor vehicle report.
