This is a paid internship range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
- Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses trains water taxis in the Puget Sound region along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
- In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:
- Semester students: May 18th to July 24th
- Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Sound Transits Capital Delivery department oversees Capital program throughout the Puget Sound region Link Sounder ST Express and Tacoma Link. The Project Management intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our Operations and Maintenance Facility Design and Construction services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES:
- Documentation: Maintain project records prepare reports manage contractual documents.
- Project Planning & Tracking: Assist in developing tracking and monitoring project schedules budgets and milestones.
- Communication: Coordinate with consultants contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure project compliance.
- Cost tracking/management: Assist estimators in gathering information for projects and review quantity takeoffs
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- OMF South
- North Maintenance of Way
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited associate bachelors or graduate degree program in Engineering Architecture Construction Management or relevant two-year certificate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Communication:Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team Collaboration:Ability to work within a team environment.
- Time Management:Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Intern
This is a paid internship range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings in...
This is a paid internship range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
- Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses trains water taxis in the Puget Sound region along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
- In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:
- Semester students: May 18th to July 24th
- Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Sound Transits Capital Delivery department oversees Capital program throughout the Puget Sound region Link Sounder ST Express and Tacoma Link. The Project Management intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our Operations and Maintenance Facility Design and Construction services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES:
- Documentation: Maintain project records prepare reports manage contractual documents.
- Project Planning & Tracking: Assist in developing tracking and monitoring project schedules budgets and milestones.
- Communication: Coordinate with consultants contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure project compliance.
- Cost tracking/management: Assist estimators in gathering information for projects and review quantity takeoffs
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- OMF South
- North Maintenance of Way
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited associate bachelors or graduate degree program in Engineering Architecture Construction Management or relevant two-year certificate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Communication:Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team Collaboration:Ability to work within a team environment.
- Time Management:Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Intern
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