College Intern - Transit Technical Services

Join OCTA’s Transit Technical Services team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting technical, engineering, and data-driven initiatives that help deliver safe and efficient transit services across Orange County. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.

OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling.

The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period.

This posting will remain open until filled.

What You’ll Do

• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret data for technical studies and reports.
• Assist with engineering analysis and department projects.
• Prepare charts, graphs, estimates, and preliminary reports.
• Support system updates, data research, and technical documentation.
• Use computer applications and AutoCAD to support transit initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (2- or 4-year program).
• Minimum 2.5 GPA and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform entry-level professional work and learn technical skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Gain real-world experience in public transportation and engineering analysis support.
• Develop technical skills while supporting meaningful transit projects.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and learning are encouraged.

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.