Intern-Safety and Env Complnc

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency links communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

About the role

The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic/educational field of study, which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.

The intern will conduct on-site and field data gathering, implement corrective actions in medium to high risk safety trends and deficiencies, and support the staff in data entry, research, analytics, training, reporting, and other duties as assigned in relation to safety and environmental compliance.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate program or in a graduate program from an accredited institution.
• Students majoring in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Transportation, Science, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the United States. Metra is unable to sponsor visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) at this time.
• A student in good standing for each semester/quarter during their internship.
• Available to work between 12 and 20 hours per week for up to one year (optional: 40 hours per week during summer months).

Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Pay

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule

• 12–20 hours per week for up to one year.
• Optional: 40 hours per week during summer months.