Station Design Intern

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 19 to July 25
• Quarter students: June 16 to August 22

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Sound Transit’s Capital Delivery department oversees design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound region – Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Ballard Link Extension station design intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our design services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.

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; they are 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.

List job duties:

• Work within the Ballard Link Extension team and agency stakeholders with a focus on delivering high-performing station designs
• Research of codes, standards, guidelines
• Research precedents from peer agencies
• Attend team meetings
• Review drawings and other relevant project documents
• Field work and site visits
• Project management tasks as required

List potential projects that may be assigned:

• Ballard Link Extension preliminary engineering design

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be current college students in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree program in architecture, urban design, civil engineering, or construction management or a relevant field.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of integrated architecture, engineering, planning, urban design, transportation planning, and transit oriented development
• Demonstrated understanding of building construction elements and design features.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work autonomously within a team environment.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of reading construction drawings.
• Interest in public transportation or infrastructure.
• General familiarity with building codes and design standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery when visiting job sites during construction and when working in the field.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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