Spring 2026

Engineering Support Aide Intern

Emerging Talent

Updated on 9/4/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$19/hr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Regular, in-person attendance is required at the designated work location.

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Matriculation in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.
  • Submission of the student's transcript.
  • Organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability to work independently while being an active team player.
  • A keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities
  • Provide insights and recommendations to support technical requirements with internal stakeholders.
  • Install project-specific software and files onto laptops and shared drives.
  • Work on a tracking system for inventory deliverables, including CDs, operations and maintenance manuals, and tools.
  • Coordinate the digitization of existing operations and maintenance manuals with a third-party contractor.
  • Maintain records and files.
  • Review equipment drawings and specifications and provide feedback to project managers.
  • Learn about engineering systems and processes.
  • Work on special projects and support ad hoc analysis within the department.
  • Under the supervision of experienced engineers, contribute to ongoing elevator and escalator projects.
  • Gather, collect, and organize data relevant to engineering tasks.
  • Review equipment drawings to ensure alignment with riders' experience of consistently available, accessible, safe, and reliable escalators and elevators.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
  • June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
  • Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.

What critics are saying

  • Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
  • The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
  • Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
  • Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
  • Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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