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 Engineering department's Track/Civil Engineering unit, interns will:

• Research and test new materials for CTA's track system to improve performance, including writing justifications and test plans, monitoring installation of test items, and documenting the test process.
• Work with other departments to perform testing and produce inspection reports based on performance evaluation of components.
• Assist with track/civil data updates by incorporating changes from projects into GIS system and systemwide CAD drawings and datasets as reference for future projects.

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
Educational Experience/Requirements:

• Preferred Major(s): Civil 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 pounds
• Ability to walk for extended periods on elevated, ballasted, and subway tracks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Good project management skills
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail

• Ability to investigate issues and find solutions

• Ability to communicate (written and oral) and photographically document observations from field inspections

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS software