Sound Transit · 14 hours ago
Enterprise Risk Management Intern - Summer, 2026
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $39/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSound Transit is a public transportation agency that provides services in the Puget Sound region. They are seeking an intern to support the Enterprise Risk Management team by researching and developing training materials related to Functional Risk Management.
TransportationPublic TransportationRailroad
Responsibilities
Create and update PowerPoint, Word, and Excel files that document fundamental characteristics and principles of Functional Risk Management
Research best practices for the alignment of ERM and Functional Risk Management and report on these to Sound Transit’s ERM staff
Review and challenge existing published ERM and Functional Risk Management materials to improve maturity and eliminate logic gaps
Creating a Functional Risk Management Processes Development Toolkit
Formalizing documentation on Functional Risk Management intake
Researching potential ERM training material that will become curriculum for an ST University class
Qualification
Required
Current college student in good academic standing
Enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Public Policy discipline or relevant two-year certificate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Curious about intraorganizational dynamics
Benefits
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.
Company
Sound Transit
Sound Transit is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area.
Founded in 1996
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Higuera
Chief of Staff to CEO
John S. Henry, CPA, CMA, CTP
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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