Summer 2026
Data Science Maintenance Support Emerging Talent Intern
Summer
Posted on 2/24/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
Onsite internship; attendance required at Brooklyn, NY locations.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Revise database in Power BI or equivalent to digitize tracking of subway car parts.
- Updating forms used in Microsoft Office for subway parts.
- Gather and organize digital information from various sources.
- Digitize documents such as train operator manuals.
- Track forms used to create and manage subway part numbers.
- Track subway parts that need to be maintained and/or changed.
- Coordinate with engineers for updated part specifications used on subway cars.
- Visit shops to gather information about parts and systems used on subway cars.
- Manage a document database to manage historical and present Bill of Materials (BOM) changes.
- Manage a document database to manage historical and present Parts changes (G10, G11 and G13s).
- Transfer digital as well as physical documents to an online medium.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
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