What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Yearlong Mechanical Engineering Intern position at Chicago Transit Authority?
2026-2027 Yearlong Mechanical Engineering Intern - (2600001C)
Description
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Chief Engineer department’s Facilities Maintenance Engineering unit, interns will:
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location
: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job
: Internship
Job Posting
: Apr 14, 2026, 1:11:49 PM
Position Type: Part-time Temporary (PTT)
Description
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Chief Engineer department’s Facilities Maintenance Engineering unit, interns will:
- Conduct research and site investigations for repair and maintenance of various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including 360-degree documentation of CTA facilities.
- Build familiarization of various code requirements pertaining to design, maintenance and replacement of various systems, and investigate alternate means of accomplishing construction of designs.
- Incorporate new documents into the O & M library.
- Investigate alternative means of accomplishing construction designs.
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred Level of Education: College Junior and above
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
- Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
- Able to walk up stairs and long distances
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Able to complete rail station shop, bus garage, track, and third rail visits
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Good project management skills.
- Good knowledge in AutoCAD.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location
: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job
: Internship
Job Posting
: Apr 14, 2026, 1:11:49 PM
Position Type: Part-time Temporary (PTT)