The SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program is aimed at students pursuing degrees and careers related to transportation planning and transportation engineering. Interns join teams within the Agency’s Streets; Transit; Finance & Information Technology; Taxis, Access, & Mobility Services (TAMS) and Office of the Chief Strategy Officer divisions to work on projects that help residents and visitors of San Francisco get where they need to be safely and equitably.
Planning and Engineering interns work on the following teams:
| Planning Teams | Engineering Teams |
|---|---|
Streets Division
Transit Division
Taxis, Access & Mobility Services Division
Finance & Information Technology
| Streets Division
Transit Division
|
Interns participate in transportation planning and engineering activities, including:
- Designing and implementing transportation safety improvements and multimodal streets
- Performing community outreach and engagement, responding to community requests for transportation improvements
- Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors and communities on transportation-related projects
- Field trips and seminars to learn about various teams within the agency
Apply Now:
Select the SFMTA internship classifications you want to apply for, depending on your qualifications: two for engineering and two for planning, each with a unique set of multiple positions:
For those who are at least undergraduate students with little or no relevant work experience:
For those who are at least graduate students OR undergraduate students with some relevant work experience:
Follow instructions on the page to apply. Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications and attach a (1) cover letter and (2) resume that show how you meet the desirable qualifications and (3) proof of education. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2026.
For links to other internships with the City and County of San Francisco, visit SFStudentIntern.org.