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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern

Brooklyn, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$69K/yr - $69K/yr

Start in 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern to assist in the evaluation of vendor-submitted materials and ensure compliance with standards. The role involves technical reviews, commodity management, and collaboration with various teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Technical Review: Assist in the evaluation of vendor-submitted materials such as Parts Catalog, components, and documentation for compliance with NYCT, AWS, ASTM, and other applicable standards

Identify and resolve issues related to parts and contractual deliveries, including conducting audits to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions

Commodity Management: Support the classification and maintenance of commodity records in the Material Standards database, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Drawing and Specification Analysis: Review engineering drawings, parts catalogs, and technical data to verify dimensional material, and manufacturing requirements are clearly defined for consistent production

PPEC & FAI Coordination: Participate in the Preliminary Product Evaluation Criteria (PPEC) process by reviewing submissions, tracking approvals, and coordinating First Article Inspections (FAI) or Engineering Tests (ETC) as required

Catalog Development: Prepare and update part catalog information, including full material descriptions, manufacturer data, and usage within specific car classes or systems

Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve material or specification discrepancies

Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records of reviews, decisions, and correspondence to ensure full traceability of material standardization decisions

Engineering Support: Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of engineering standards, SMS Workscopes, Bills of Materials, and overhaul manuals

Rotational Assignments: Support various groups within the Maintenance Support Department as needed, contributing to engineering and material-related initiatives and gaining exposure to multiple technical disciplines

Field Activities: Participate in field visits, inspections, and teardowns to collect technical data, verify part configurations, and support material evaluations

Qualification

Engineering principlesTechnical drawing analysisMicrosoft OfficeMeasurement toolsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation, aerospace or computer engineering, electrical/electronic technology, computer science, cyber security, or related degree

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to apply basic engineering principles

Proficient in Microsoft Office and in using various measurement tools & techniques

Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to read technical drawings and documentation

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834