Job ID: 15302
Business Unit: SIRTOA
Location: Staten Island, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Intern
Department: Staten Island Railway
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2026
Description Department: NYCT - SIRTOA, Operations Support
Location: 845 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
Position Title: Engineering, Emerging Talent Intern
Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate)
All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:SIR (Staten Island Railways) Engineering provides Engineering Services for Operations, Capital Projects and Third-Party Work. These services include Design and Specification Review, Surveys, Verifying Contractor Submittals, Planning, Oversight, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Intern will work closely with lead Engineers to support the below work:
- Station Rehabilitation/ADA Improvements
- Track Replacement
- Switch Replacement
- Procurement of New Heavy Equipment used for Construction and Maintenance
- Radio [Walkie Talkie] Upgrade, moving into a monopole backbone system
- Third Party Support: includes Con Ed, NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDEP, NYCEDC, etc.
- Bridge inspections/Structural Integrity
- Structural Painting/Overcoating
PROJECTS:Intern will work closely with lead Engineers to support the below projects:
- T-80289, Track & Switch Phase II
- S-80501 - SIR Radio Upgrade
- C-80285 - Stapleton Viaduct Rehabilitation [included in the MTA GEC Bundle for Staten Island Railway]
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:- Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
- Major(s) Preferred: Engineering Major - any of the following: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.
Equal Employment OpportunityMTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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