Join TriMet's Engineering and Construction team as a Summer Intern! As an intern, you will focus primarily on the Layovers and Transit Centers program. This includes supporting the planning, design, and construction of bus layovers (dedicated parking for operator breaks) and transit centers (facilities where multiple transit lines intersect). You will work on projects such as the Beaverton and Oregon City Transit Centers, which are nearing completion of the design phase and preparing for construction in summer 2025. The Gateway Transit Center will also be in its 60% design phase, and you'll assist with tasks related to both design and construction coordination.
Additionally, about
10% of your time will involve engaging with other key initiatives like the
Better Bus program, 82nd Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and Frequent Express
(FX) Plan. You will have the chance to participate in workshops and stakeholder
meetings, offering valuable insight into the planning, analysis, and political
dynamics involved in these large-scale projects.
As an intern you will collaborate
with Project Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders on project meetings,
planning, documentation, and design reviews, gaining hands-on experience in
various aspects of transportation infrastructure.
Hop on board and join us this summer!
TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn.
This Internship is performed in-person. Applicants must be available to work in-person in the Portland Metro region of Oregon.
This posting will close February 28th, 2025 at 5pm PST or when a candidate is selected.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
- Shadow and help staff during project meetings and for construction inspection.
Conduct site visits and field work to assess existing conditions, complete inspections and other design and construction management related tasks.
- Assist with the preparation of construction documentation and records.
Perform elementary engineering and urban design assignments.
- Prepare engineering and urban design concepts.
- Compile and analyze data.
- Perform design computations.
- Assist with the completion of construction safety certification.
- Participate and sometimes facilitate coordination with agency internal groups in other divisions such as operations and maintenance as well as external partners such as those from public agencies.
- Engage design of LRT alignment, stations and transit facilities, streetscape, site development, bike and pedestrian projects, storm water design, and structures such as bridges and retaining walls.
- Assist in tasks related to procurement and management of design consultants, working with Project partners and design consultants.
- Assist in assembly of multiple Sustainable City Year Program Reports into a single comprehensive summary to support SWC project development efforts.
Position Requirements
Must be a current Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student within the last 12 months in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Design, or a related discipline. Grads who have completed their degrees in the past 12-month period will also be considered.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Passion for engineering and delivering high-quality projects.
We’re looking for candidates with a passion for public transit or service, and improving mobility for our riders in the Portland metro!
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary. Internships will run May/June through August/September.
Wage
Interns will be paid $21/hour
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interview