2024-2025 Yearlong Occupational Safety Intern

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 Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance unit, interns will:

• Organize and analyze datasets on facility inspections conducted by safety officers.

• Develop a findings presentation and report based on the inspection dataset's analysis and any actions taken to improve the implementation of safety programs in the CTA.

• Assist with implementing safety programs and initiatives at CTA.

• Participate in CTA safety trainings and field inspections.

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

Educational Experience/Requirements:

• Preferred Major(s): Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Environmental Engineering, Ergonomics

• Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student

• 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

• Lifting up to 50 pounds

• Walking up to 6 miles per week

• Enduring long periods of standing

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

• Knowledge of OSHA, IEPA, and EPA regulations

• Experience in data analysis and programming