Winter 2026

Architecture Intern

Posted on 9/3/2026

Deadline 9/17/26
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$33.03/hr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college is required; other architectural degrees or a degree in architectural technology are not acceptable.
Responsibilities
  • Perform field verification and surveys and measure station platforms for ADA platform gaps, station surveys, platform barriers, and roofing projects.
  • Perform measurements at ADA boarding areas throughout New York City Transit stations to address gap concerns and identify remediation approaches.
  • Provide architectural designs and construction drawings for platform remediation to ensure compliance with ADA guidelines.
  • Perform station surveys for data inventory and drawing updates of all 472 New York City Transit stations after capital construction.
  • Measure stations to position platform barriers and align safety barriers with subway car doors.
  • Perform roofing surveys, prepare reports and drawings before construction, and conduct roof inspections after construction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with diverse architectural and engineering project typologies.
  • Experience with New York City regulatory requirements and processes, including New York City Building Codes, Zoning Code, and local laws.
  • Experience in design-build procurement and contract administration.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple simultaneous projects at various stages of development and implementation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with staff at different experience levels and engage with non-technical staff, including client agencies, end users, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • High proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Excel.
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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