2026-2027 Fall/Spring Occupational Safety And Environmental Compliance And Industrial Hygienist 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.

In this role within the Chief Safety and Security Officer department's Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance unit, interns will:

• Complete training sessions offered by CTA

• Organize and analyze the safety inspection dataset

• Participate in field inspections

• Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

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

Educational Experience/Requirements:

• Preferred Major(s): Occupational Safety, Environmental Management Studies, Industrial Hygienist

• 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 in the Chicagoland area

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

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Walking 6 miles a week

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills

• Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail

• Good project management skills

• Knowledge of OSHA, IEPA and EPA regulations

• Proficiency with Power BI or Python

• Knowledgeable in data analysis