• Rail Planning, Emerging Talent

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Rail Planning, Emerging Talent

     

    Job ID: 12511

     

    Business Unit: MABSTOA

     

    Regular/Temporary: Intern

     

    Department: NYC Transit Authority

     

    Date Posted: Jul 29, 2025

    Description

    Description

    Department: NYCT- Support

     

    Position Title: Rail Planning, Emerging Talent Intern

     

    Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)

    OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

    The Division of Operations Planning (OP) is responsible for designing efficient and effective subway and bus service for New York City Transit. The Rail Planning unit monitors subway ridership trends and operational performance and develops strategies for operating the best possible service, in line with the needs of our riders, operational, maintenance, and construction requirements, and available resources.

    RESPONSIBILITIES :

    + Analyze subway running times in preparation for timetable revisions

    + Prepare estimates of ridership for subway replacement shuttle buses

    + Develop temporary service changes in coordination with other OP and NYCT units

    + Prepare minutes for meetings between the Rail Planning Unit and other departments across the MTA

    + Review of customer-facing materials for the accuracy of service information

    + Assist with the implementation of temporary service changes and conduct observations to identify potential improvements

    + Provide customer assistance at the start of major service changes

    + Monitor line performance following the implementation of service changes and/or timetable revisions and summarize analytical results for sharing with other units

    PROJECTS:

    + Development and evaluation of subway service alternatives during planned construction work

    + Development of ridership requirements for subway replacement shuttle buses

    + Assistance with the implementation and subsequent analysis of subway service changes

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must .

     

    The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

     

    The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

     

    The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA

     

    Major(s) Preferred: City & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

     

    All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted .

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.