What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern, Capital Project Delivery position at Orange County Transportation Authority?
Job Description
Summer Intern – Capital Project Delivery
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten-week professional development program designed to provide hands-on, entry-level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real-world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.
This is a temporary, full-time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level.
This posting will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do
Apply now to gain valuable experience and start building your future with OCTA.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Summer Intern – Capital Project Delivery
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten-week professional development program designed to provide hands-on, entry-level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real-world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.
This is a temporary, full-time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level.
This posting will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in project team meetings and field site visits
- Assist Project Managers with administering, tracking, and monitoring transportation projects in various stages
- Help coordinate project deliverables and maintain project documentation
- Perform research, analysis, and project filing as needed
- Complete professional entry-level duties related to project development
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills while managing multiple assignments under deadlines
- Proofread work for accuracy and quality
- Act professionally, show initiative, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn
- Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Students that graduated with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a field applicable to the hiring department
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Interest in transportation, public service, or business operations
- Ability to perform entry-level professional work and learn increasingly complex skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience in the transportation industry
- Work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects
- Build professional skills, industry knowledge, and career readiness
- Explore career paths within public transportation and public service
- Collaborative, supportive environment focused on learning and development
Apply now to gain valuable experience and start building your future with OCTA.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $19 - $22