About this role
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Chief Engineer department’s Track and Structure Engineering unit, interns will:
- Learn and practice using OpenRail software.
- Review drawings and other source information with civil engineers to understand drawings and updates.
- Perform drawing tasks and present to civil engineers and stakeholders.
- Attend site vists with staff.
- Create and edit GIS datasets
- Develop field verification documentation.
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering
- Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
- Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Walking for extended periods on elevated, ballasted, and subway tracks
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Good project management skills.
- Ability to investigate issues and find solutions.
- Photographically document observations from field experiences.
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS software.
Other facts
About Chicago Transit Authority
Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of our skilled and dedicated workforce.
Our employees keep Chicago moving. So can you.
Join the CTA family by visiting our careers page at transitchicago.com/careers! For questions about our career opportunities or your application, email us at [email protected].
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What you'll do
- Interns will learn and practice using OpenRail software, review drawings with civil engineers, and perform drawing tasks. They will also attend site visits and create/edit GIS datasets.
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