Internships & Career Development

Welcome to BART's internship and career opportunities page. Discover open positions and explore how to build a rewarding future at BART. Paid internship programs BART offers paid, project-based internship opportunities designed to provide students with real-world work experience and exploration into transit careers. - Innovation Internship - This posting is now closed (as of April 7, 2026). - Engineer Internship - We have reached the maximum number of applicants for the 2026 internship. The posting is now closed. - Summer Internship - This program is not accepting direct applications for 2026. Click the "Summer Intern" tab below for more information on becoming a BART Summer Intern. Innovation Internship Applications closed on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT. BART is at the forefront of shaping the future of transit in the Bay Area. This team focuses on real estate development, property management, and sustainability initiatives, playing a key role in building vibrant communities around BART stations while promoting environmental stewardship. Why participate? - Earn while you innovate: BART interns have excelled in the Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure (iyai+) Grand Innovation Challenge, winning top prizes in 2023 and 2024 and First Place in 2025. Competing with teams across North America, they developed innovative solutions to make public transit more sustainable and accessible—and they’ll do it again in 2026. - Compete for cash prizes: Winning teams can earn up to $1,000 per member. Who should apply? We are looking for creative and forward-thinking college students and recent graduates (enrolled within the past 12 months) age 18+ who are passionate about public transit and eager to solve real-world challenges. Program details - Internship period: May 4 to Aug. 27, 2026 - Time commitment: 20 hours/week - BART 2026 Pay Rates: - Undergrad – Freshman & Sophomore: $22.50/hr - Undergrad – Junior & Senior: $25/hr - Graduate Students: $27.50/hr - Eligibility: Must be between 18 to 25 years old as of April 1, 2026. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college program at an accredited college or university, or individuals who were enrolled in college within the past 12 months. Engineer Internship Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Engineering Internship. Due to a high volume of interest, we have reached the maximum number of applicants, and the posting is now closed. The paid Engineer Internship Program for collegiate engineering students and post-grads provides valuable training and hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. The eight-week program begins in June and culminates in a final project presentation in August. Why participate? Our engineering interns partner with tenured, highly skilled BART engineers working on projects within the planning, design, and execution phases at various BART facilities. Program details - Internship Period: June 15 to Aug. 7, 2026 - Weekly Time Commitment: 40hrs/week (In-Person) - BART 2026 Pay Rates: - Junior or Senior in an undergraduate engineering program - $36.50/hr - Post-Graduate in an engineering program $40/hr - Eligibility: - Must be a currently enrolled student entering their final graduating year at an accredited college/university actively pursuing a bachelors degree OR a currently enrolled student pursuing a masters degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: - Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Electrical Engineering - Industrial Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering - Structural Engineering - Systems & Train Control Engineering - Must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average - Must be a currently enrolled student entering their final graduating year at an accredited college/university actively pursuing a bachelors degree OR a currently enrolled student pursuing a masters degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Testimonials “I learned many things during my 8 weeks here at Bart, but the most meaningful "lesson learned" came from working in an interdisciplinary team, learning to play off one another's strengths and collaborating on ideas that would not have occurred to me on my own. I also learned to appreciate the work environment here at Bart from observing and interacting with not only my mentors, but the rest of the division as well, and I hope to find similar experiences in my professional career.” “BART provided me a new perspective for Engineering that none of my previous experienced did. As an intern, my journey at BART was super exceptional and full of fun.” “During my internship, I learned the importance of collaborating with different Engineering and Maintenance disciplines on practical projects. BART has taught me how to effectively/professionally communicate my ideas and objections not only to my own team but also to other related teams working on the same project.” “The BART internship gave me ex