Hybrid SDOT ST3 Project Management Team Intern bei City of Seattle, WA
City of Seattle, WA · Seattle, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people - we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone - no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews - bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone - together!
Position Overview:
The Project Management Intern will support the City of Seattle’s Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Program team by working with project managers for the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE), Ballard Link Extension (BLE), and Infill Stations Program—major light rail projects led by Sound Transit, for which the City of Seattle is a project partner, stakeholder, and regulator. This internship will provide exposure to real-world transit planning and delivery, including interagency coordination, technical reviews, and documentation management.
The intern will support ST Program Project Managers through project document collection, organization, developing issue summaries, topical research, and geospatial mapping. The intern will work in an interdepartmental and interagency setting with City departments and Sound Transit, gaining insight into transportation project development, public infrastructure implementation, and collaborative agency processes.
Opportunities to Growth and Learning:
•Experience real-world issues and problem-solving for transit planning and delivery, including interagency coordination, technical reviews, and documentation management.
•Experience working in an interagency and matrixed project setting with City departments and Sound Transit, gaining insight into transportation project development, public infrastructure implementation, and collaborative agency processes.
•Experience a diverse range of responsibilities and projects that contribute to making Seattle an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
•Learn how public infrastructure projects are managed in coordination with partner agencies, community stakeholders, other regulators, and the general public.
•Develop a new and/or deeper understanding of environmental, permitting, and design phases for major capital projects.
•Develop project tracking, issue summary, project management, and public sector communication skills.
•Develop GIS portfolio products.
Professional Benefits:
•Engage in meaningful and educational opportunities that align seamlessly with your academic program, enhancing both your knowledge and skills.
•Contribute to your community while building a rewarding and impactful career by working with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
•Develop valuable networking connections with experienced professional staff, fostering relationships that can support your future career growth.
•Take advantage of City-sponsored training sessions and professional development modules to expand your expertise and competencies.
•Experience a diverse range of responsibilities and projects that contribute to making Seattle an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
Competitive Pay and Benefits:
•Paid sick leave after 90 days of employment.
•Enjoy commuting benefits including ORCA transit passes, bike programs and benefits, guaranteed ride home program, carpool matching, and more.
•Participate in the City's Flash Mentorship program, offering quick and impactful guidance from experienced professionals to support your growth.
Position Duties
•Gathers project data and compiles data summaries for an internal audience, including project leadership.
•Assists in developing ArcGIS web maps presenting key project spatial data in an online format.
•Assists in developing and distributing meeting summaries in a sensitive non-disclosure environment.
•Reviews and applies streamlined systems thinking to organize project folders and files within MS SharePoint.
•Reviews and reconciles agency and partner meeting summaries, identifying and communicating discrepancies.
•Works with Microsoft Planner to track Project Management tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Open to all graduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program.
Preferred Areas of Study:
GIS, geography, urban planning, engineering, public administration, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
Graduate students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
You will be successful in this internship if you have:
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail,
- Enjoy tackling problems and finding solutions,
- Ability to work independently or in a team,
- Fast learner with computer software skill aptitude.
- Interest in working in public service.
- Working proficiency with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office.
Other Qualifications
Internship dates: Start/ End Dates: November 2025 – December 15th, 2026.
Schedule:
Intern will work up-to 20 hours/week while school is in session, up to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday.
Salary:
Graduate students will be paid $26.71-$26.71 per hour.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Your application will not be reviewed if
any of these items are missing or incomplete.
1.Completed NEOGOV online application.
2.Cover letter.
3.Resume.
4.Unofficial transcript including current classes and GPA.
If applicable - for students transitioning from an undergraduate to graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to confirm intention of fall enrollment
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information
required by the employment process including the completion of a background
check which includes a criminal history review.
Hybrid Work: Interns are expected to report to work onsite in Seattle consistent with departmental in-office minimums and as operational needs require for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle. Therefore, interns are expected to have a Washington State address and reside in Washington State at the start and for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities is provided on request.
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