Engineering Internship

Job Description:

Engineering Internship

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

** IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES **

All applications must include the submittal of Transcripts and Essay along with resume. Failure to submit required documents may result in application not being considered.

Transcripts

A transcript of your collegiate class work (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). You may also include an additional page with information on any other relevant training/course work you may have completed.

Essay Requirement

Each applicant must submit a typewritten essay based on the questions below. The essay should be approximately 500 words (one page), double spaced, with 12-point type. Your first and last name, college major, college minor or technical area of interest, and project(s) desired should appear in the upper right-hand corner of the essay.

Your essay should cover the following:

1. What specific goals and objectives do you expect to achieve by participating in the BART Summer Engineer Internship Program?

2. Describe the educational background and any additional knowledge that has prepared you for the project(s) desired.

Submittal Guidelines

Attachments to include all documents (resume, essay, transcripts, etc) as .pdf files.

Submission of file(s) will be attached under “Attach Resume”.

Applications must be submitted in its entirety upon application completion for consideration.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Disclaimer: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or AI generated content in essay submissions are strictly prohibited. Any detected use of AI may result in an application no longer being under consideration for the Engineering Internship Program. All work submitted must be original and crafted by the applicant.

Pay Rate

Reports To

Engineering Manager, or designee, Office of Infrastructure Delivery

Current Assignment

BART's Summer Engineering Internship Program is an opportunity for Engineering students to gain valuable training and experience that will enhance the student's educational goals and provide invaluable experience in a dynamic work environment. The Engineer Interns will partner with highly skilled engineers in planning, design and execution of Engineering projects at various BART facilities. Intern assignments directly contribute to BART’s commitment to excellence in Engineering.

At the conclusion of the Summer Engineering Internship Program, the Engineer Intern(s) may have the opportunity to compete in a selection process, which may lead to a conversion into a full-time Junior Engineer career opportunity. See Engineer Intern to Hire Program section below for more details.

The Engineering Internship program is a duration of eight (8) weeks beginning on June 16, 2025, and ending on August 8, 2025. All candidates selected must be able to attend the entire program. This position is located in Oakland, CA and does not have a remote work option.

For the Summer of 2025, this job announcement may be used to fill up to eleven (11) Engineering Intern opportunities. Candidates in their fourth year graduating with their Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Discipline listed below are preferred.

Candidates will be selected from one or more of the following desired engineering majors:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Systems & Train Control Engineering

Example of Engineering Assignments:

Electrical Engineering Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this area will receive training on electrical systems including the installation of Uninterruptible Power Supplies, lighting replacement projects and power distribution projects. The incumbent will shadow staff engineers as they perform field surveys to analyze power consumption, determine lighting levels, and gather Engineering data. Duties will include development of reference drawings and contract related materials.

Traction Power (Electrical Engineering) Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this discipline will gain experience on medium voltage AC/ DC power substation design and installation criteria for large power components such as circuit breakers, transformers, rectifiers, and protective relay and control systems. Assignments include field surveys, design tasks, field installation, and testing. Assignments may include 3D computer modeling depending on candidate's experience.

Mechanical Engineering Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this area will apply mechanical Engineering theory and techniques to study, analyze and prepare Engineering studies, reports and designs. Areas include HVAC, pumps, ventilations, material science and associated areas.

Computer Systems Engineering Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this discipline will gain experience in computer programming, systems architecture, system / database administration, software testing, configuration control, and networked systems. Assignments may also include programmable logic control systems, supervisory command and control systems, computer network and communications systems.

Train Control Engineering Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this discipline will be introduced to the methods and means of automated revenue vehicle control. Emphasis will be placed on the hardware and software implementations on BART's core system. Conceptual focus will include station operations, routing, traffic control, speed profile management. Candidates may gain experience with various train control system equipment, programmable logic control systems, computer networks, fiber optic devices and low-level serial communication schemes.

Civil/Structural/Construction Management Engineering Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this area will gain experience in civil or structural Engineering design, site surveys and field inspections, Engineering calculations, project drawings and documentation, and construction inspection. Projects may include structural modifications, accessibility improvements, trackway projects, or other civil assignments.

Project & Document Control Assignments

The intern(s) selected for this area will assist in various aspects of project management and control to ensure the successful execution of projects within the organization. The incumbent will work closely with project managers and other team members to support the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project activities including project control/documentation and various other project management related tasks.

Candidates will be placed in office and/or field Engineering assignments as needed.

*** Engineer Intern to Hire Program ***

BART is introducing an “Engineer Intern to Hire” program where Interns may have an opportunity to compete, through a selection process, for full-time Junior Engineer positions at the end of the program, creating a great opportunity to launch a career with BART. Additional details will be provided once the successful Interns have been identified.

To be eligible for conversion to a Junior Engineer classification, the candidate must, but not limited to, fulfill the following:

• Complete the requirements of the Engineering Internship Program
• Successfully pass the competitive selection process
• Meet the minimum qualifications of the Junior Engineer classification
• Be able to work as a full-time employee

Testimonials

Click here to review what previous Summer Engineering Interns that have completed our internship program have stated.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met, including submission of documents from "Other Requirements" section. Those applicants will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

Placements will be based on vacancies in each engineering department.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).
Application Process
** In addition to the Application Process cited below, see Application and Requirements at top of job posting **

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of basic level professional engineering duties with a designated mentor in the assigned division, including engineering specifications, computer systems applications, preliminary cost estimates, engineering drawings, calculations and analyses.

Conducts supervised field inspections and investigations.

Assists in designing computer hardware and software modifications.

Assists in designing and specifying special testing and service equipment to troubleshoot and maintain transit vehicles.

Supports work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; reviews proposed changes to approved plans and specifications.

Assist mentor in preparing engineering designs, specification costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects.

Conducts root cause analysis for Engineering projects with a focus on resolving inefficiencies.

Analyzes and resolves technical problems, including computer hardware and software.

Learns how to conduct special studies and prepare a variety of reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university. (See Other Requirements)

Experience: No experience required.

Other Requirements:

Must be a current enrolled student entering their 4th year of college, or in their final graduating year, at an accredited college or university actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science and/or (recent postgraduate) pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering in one of the desired engineering disciplines.

Must have completed basic Engineering courses to assist in completing analytical assignments.

Must have a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.

Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of the engineering discipline to which assigned
• Appropriate sources of engineering information
• Computer applications as applied to the solution of engineering problems
• Engineering materials, equipment and methods

Ability to:

• Apply basic engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems
• Conduct engineering studies and evaluations and write clear and concise reports
• Analyze technical problems, including those involving computer hardware and software
• Learn engineering division procedures and applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Interpret and prepare drawings and specifications
• Learn to prepare construction and/or installation cost estimates
• Keep accurate records
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

Please contact the District's Human Resources Department for information.

Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$36.50 - $40.00 Hourly