Senior Vehicle Engineering Intern [Graduate Students]

The MBTA’s Vehicle Engineering team focuses on current fleet reliability as well as new and overhaul vehicle projects, fleet planning efforts, capital initiatives, and process improvement projects for the Engineering and Capital Division. Some examples of recent projects include the following: 

• New Red and Orange line Heavy Rail cars 
• New Commuter Rail Coaches 
• New Battery Electric Buses 
• Life Extension of legacy Red Line Fleets 
• Overhaul of the HSP46 Locomotives 
• Procurement of new locomotives 

We are looking to hire one (1) intern, whose studies focus on mechanical and electrical engineering, who will work directly with Project Managers and Engineers. The intern will work onsite (40 hours per week) from July through December.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, systems / components inspections and failure analysis, systems / vehicles testing.
• Review drawings, manuals, and test procedures.
• Compile data and prepare detailed reports and presentations.
• Review systems and vehicle modifications.
• Review testing plans.
• Review responses to technical issues.
• Participate in existing projects, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, writing, design review, etc.
• Participate in project coordination, including organizing meetings and communicating with consultants and other departments.
• Attend field test of vehicles on track / road in Greater Boston, following health and safety protocols.
• Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendums or hiring manager for department or location specific functions. 
• Provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experience.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

* The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education 

• Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the graduate / master’s degree program of an accredited college / university in Planning, Data Analytics, Engineering (mechanical and electrical), Environmental Science, Business, or a transportation related field.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

• Ability to work in-person five (5) days per week.
• Above average ability to think critically about engineering and design as well as understand how engineering decisions could affect riders and the agency.
• Above average ability to take clear and concise notes; comfortable engaging with staff across the agency in a variety of disciplines.
• Above average ability to write technical information in clear and accessible ways.
• Above average ability to create presentations that communicate information clearly.
• Above average knowledge of: 
  • Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • ArcGIS
  • AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar design / modeling software.
• Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms.
• Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail.
• Strong interest in public service, transit, or transportation and how it operates.
• Above average ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative, fast-paced environments as well as independently.
• Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply). The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1-B status.

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required.

Substitutions

• No substitutions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Engineering expertise in transportation mechanical / electrical engineering.