• Job Description

  Req#: 36878
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  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 Safety department’s Safety Management Systems unit, interns will:
  • Establish an efficient process for extracting key event data from daily rail and bus operations logs.

  • Develop a database through a collaborative process with safety experts, which will be the foundation for analysis of CTA’s past 5-years of safety performance.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to determine lag and lead indicators.

  • Apply analytical tools to identify trends in safety related metrics such as injuries, accidents, rule violations, and fatalities.
  Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
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  Educational Experience/Requirements:
  • Preferred Major(s): Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Urban Planning, Safety
  • Preferred Level of Education: College first-year and above

  • Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
  Physical Requirements:
  • 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

  • Ability to work at a computer for extended time
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  • Good analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Good project management skills

  • Interest in and/or knowledge of data analytics software such as advanced Excel, AWS, SQL, Python, and Power BI
  !*!Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
  
  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.
  
  

• About the company

  The CTA is an Illinois independent governmental agency that started operations on October 1, 1947 upon the purchase and combination of the transportation assets of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines streetcar system.

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