FWLE Project Management Intern - Summer 2026

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. 
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. 
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:

• Semester students: May 18th to July 24th    
• Quarter students:  June 15th to August 21st

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Sound Transit’s Capital Delivery department is planning, designing, and building a world class transit system throughout the Puget Sound region. The Project Management intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) team. The team is based in our Downtown Seattle campus at Union Station.

FWLE opened for revenue service on December 6, 2025, but we still have a lot of work to do to close out the contract, including major projects that extend beyond the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension. One of the major ongoing efforts is the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP), a comprehensive initiative to mitigate noise impacts in communities adjacent to Sound Transit Light Rail facilities. RSIP supports equitable, healthy, and sustainable neighborhoods through noise and vibration mitigation grounded in best practices and community-centered strategies.

The Project Management Intern will be fully integrated into the RSIP team composed of construction managers, architects, engineers, real estate specialists, and acoustical and environmental experts. Interns will support program and project closeout for the Federal Way Link Extension and assist in the analysis and development of RSIP for FWLE and other Sound Transit corridors.

This role offers hands-on experience with project management, integrated documentation, procurement support, research, dashboarding, and cross departmental coordination. The internship provides direct exposure to transit projects, equity-focused mitigation, and real-world delivery of public infrastructure programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with project management tasks, including documentation, reporting, and schedule tracking.
• Participate in team meetings, consultant coordination, and cross-disciplinary work sessions.
• Support the analysis of the RSIP program for FWLE and other ST corridors.

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

RSIP Data & Documentation Integration

• Build structured SharePoint document libraries for FWLE RSIP and other corridors to support program wide consistency in acoustical testing, design, and contractor management.
• Upload, catalog, and tag RSIP deliverables including field assessments, acoustical test results, design packages, and mitigation recommendations.
• Support the development of centralized technical references using FTA Noise & Vibration Manuals to include research from other nationwide RSIP programs.

Field & Technical Support

• Participate in RSIP acoustical field testing and residential assessments run by consultant teams; track findings and verify data completeness.
• Document homeowner communications, property access coordination, and multilingual outreach support for high impact communities.

Equity & Community Data Work

• Help integrate Racial Equity Toolkit (RET) findings into project folders, supporting the program’s focus on historically underserved communities with disproportionate noise exposure.
• Support mapping layers for demographics, housing type, and noise contour eligibility to ensure equitable prioritization of homes.
• Create community feedback and satisfaction surveys aligned with RSIP’s ≥85% post completion satisfaction metric.

Procurement & Construction Oversight

• Assist in preparing procurement documentation for follow on construction work, including JOC and small business contracts.
• Coordinate with contractor teams, construction managers, and acoustical consultants for field scheduling and deliverable submission.

Program Level Reporting & KPI Development

• Contribute to program KPI development (homes evaluated, interior noise reduction achieved, equity index coverage, small business utilization) as defined in RSIP performance metrics.
• Assist in developing annual performance summaries aligned with RSIP’s cost control, equity, and operational benefits.
• Support Power BI dashboard updates for real-time construction progress, financial tracking, and community impact measures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Construction Management, Business Administration, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.          

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• PowerBI and SharePoint site page development

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

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