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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Summer Engineering Internship 2020

BART Engineering Internship Program - Summer 2020

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 them invaluable experience in a dynamic work environment. The 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. Come join us this summer!

This summer internship program is scheduled to run for eight (8) weeks beginning on June 22, 2020 and ending on August 14, 2020. All candidates selected must be able to attend the entire program.

Summer Interns that have completed our internship program have stated:
“I learned many things during my 8 weeks here at Bart, but the most meaningful "lesson learned" came from working in an interdisciplinary team, learning to play off one another's strengths and collaborating on ideas that would not have occurred to me on my own. I also learned to appreciate the work environment here at Bart from observing and interacting with not only my mentors, but the rest of the division as well, and I hope to find similar experiences in my professional career.”
 
“BART provided me a new perspective for Engineering that none of my previous experienced did. As an intern, my journey at BART was super exceptional and full of fun.”
 
“During my internship, I learned the importance of collaborating with different Engineering and Maintenance disciplines on practical projects. BART has taught me how to effectively/professionally communicate my ideas and objections not only to my own team but also to other related teams working on the same project.”
 
“The BART internship gave me exactly the opportunity to apply the knowledge I had to real life application that can affect 450,000 people a day. I am proud that my project can improve overall safety for the BART power system as well as the BART passengers. Aside from that, the teamwork and time management skills I learned from the summer internship can also be beneficial in my future career.”
 
Candidates will be selected from one or more of the following majors:
Desired Engineering Majors:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Systems & Control Engineering
Candidates will be placed in office and/or field Engineering assignments as needed.
 
Assignments:
 
Integration Engineering Assignments:
The intern(s) selected for this area may 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.
 
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.
 
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, and/or computer network and communications systems This may include assignments in fare collection systems utilized to collect and report transaction and equipment status data, device software testing, system component integration, station operation for station agents, and web-based / database-driven applications. Assignments include design, implementation, documentation and testing. 
 
Train Control Assignments:
The intern(s) selected for this discipline will be introduced to the methods and means of automated revenue vehicle control. The position will involve an introduction to terminology and nomenclature pertaining to train control and the associated subsystems which make automatic operation possible. 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. Assignments may include field surveys, field installation and testing support of the existing and new train control systems.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 
Must be a currently enrolled student who in an accredited college or university actively pursuing a bachelor of science and/or a master of science in engineering in one of the desired engineering disciplines.
 
Other Requirements: 
Must be entering at least the fourth (4th) year of college and have completed basic Engineering courses to assist in completing simple analytical assignments. Must have a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; field environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions: May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.