Rail Planning, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Position at MABSTOA

Department: Operations Planning

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Rail Planning, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Division of Operations Planning (OP) is responsible for designing efficient and effective subway and bus service for New York City Transit. The Rail Planning unit monitors and measures subway ridership trends and operational performance and develops strategies for operating the best possible service in line with the needs of our riders, operational, maintenance, and construction requirements, and available resources.

The Rail Planning Intern will assist with subway service planning tasks, including developing permanent or temporary service plans and assisting with their implementation; preparing analyses of ridership and rail operations data; and/or evaluating strategies for accommodating necessary construction and maintenance work. Tasks can cover the full range of an operations analysis, from data collection to statistical analysis to review of operational options and development of recommendations. While some of the data collection will involve the use of available systems resources, some may require directly observing train operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze subway running times in preparation for timetable revisions.
• Prepare estimates of ridership for subway replacement shuttle buses.
• Develop temporary service changes in coordination with other OP and NYCT units.
• Prepare minutes for meetings between the Rail Planning Unit and other departments across the MTA.
• Review customer-facing materials for the accuracy of service information.
• Assist with the implementation of temporary service changes and conduct observations to identify potential improvements.
• Provide customer assistance at the start of major service changes.
• Monitor line performance following the implementation of service changes and/or timetable revisions and summarize analytical results for sharing with other units.

PROJECTS:

The intern will assist the Rail Planning Unit in the course of its work, as described above. Expected deliverables will include:

• Spreadsheet-based analyses, such as a summary of the ridership requirements for a subway replacement shuttle bus.
• Memos or other written summaries, such as an evaluation of two different service proposals and their benefits and drawbacks.
• Summaries or presentations that can be shared with other departments, such as an overview of running time changes on a given subway line.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: City & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.