 Metro College Internship Program-Safety Investigator-InvestigationsJob ID: 250841 Location: VA – Metro Bldg At Eisenhower Posting Close: 10/29/2025 Job Description The Metro College Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026. Marketing Statement Come and be a part of Metro’s Safety Investigation Team as a Safety Investigator Intern. In this role you will assist a team of subject matter experts with conducting investigations, to determine the root cause and contributing factors of safety incidents. This position partners with operational departments to develop recommended corrective actions required to effectively mitigate risks. We are looking for someone who works well within a team, has great communication and writing skills, and has a consistent interest in investigating and improving investigation development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position intern is seeking.For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.The interns major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied.The intern should at minimum be a rising college sophomore.The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer. SUMMARY:This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee. MAJOR DUTIES:Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern: Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc. |
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