System Development Internship

This position is part of the System Development Division.

2024 Summer Internship Opportunities with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Program Date: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

System Development Division

Detailed Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in the transportation industry? Look no further than the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)! JTA is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to join us as interns within our four main divisions: Administration, Operations, Finance, and System Development.

As an intern, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in your field of interest and learn valuable skills that will prepare you for a successful career. You will be given meaningful projects and responsibilities that will allow you to apply the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to real-world situations.

At JTA, we are committed to providing our interns with a supportive and inclusive environment. As an intern, you will receive mentorship and guidance from your supervisor and other JTA leaders. You will also have opportunities to network with other professionals in the transportation industry and attend trainings and workshops to further enhance your skills.

The available internship opportunities are as follows in the System Development Division:

• Automation & Innovation
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • AV Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering
• Skyway
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • Data Science
  • IT Software
  • Business
• Planning & Sustainability
  • Planning
  • Sustainability
  • GIS
• Facilities Maintenance
• Office of Small Business & Community Impact

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school, trade school, college undergraduate, or a graduate student in an accredited College or University program.
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the internship period.
• Applicants must be able to pass a security background check.

To apply, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to JTA’s Human Resources department. In your cover letter, please indicate which division and department you are most interested in and why.

Join JTA and be part of the transportation revolution that is transforming the city of Jacksonville! We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional Details

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is a public transit service provider governed by requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).

Due to the nature of some work performed at the JTA/JTM some jobs are classified as ‘Safety Sensitive’ and are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. All offers for employment are required to undergo pre-employment and possible random drug testing. If test shows a positive result your application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

View the application using the link here: Job Details (jtafla.com)