About Our Program
TriMet is a leading public transit agency dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions to the Portland metropolitan area.
TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals, and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn.
Our Summer Internship Program is open to current or incoming college juniors, seniors, master's or doctorate students. Or, candidates who have graduated within the last 12 months.
Internship Opportunities
Summer 2025 Internships
- Accessible Transportation Intern
- Customer Experience Intern
- Cybersecurity Intern
- Design and Construction Intern
- Engineering & Major Projects Intern
- Government Relations Intern
- Information Technology Intern (2)
- Intelligent Transportation Systems Intern
- Labor Relations Intern
- Learning & Development Intern
- Operations Engineering Intern
- Public Affairs Intern
- Service Performance and Analysis Intern
- Talent Management & Engagement Intern
- Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Intern
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2024 Intern Testimonials
Vehicle Engineering Intern
“My time at TriMet taught me a lot of technical engineering skills and greatly contributed to my personal, social, and professional development. However, the most valuable takeaway from working here is that I am now certain of the kind of job I want. TriMet serves as a role model in how to treat both customers and employees. The healthy work culture and clear, motivating goals this company sets inspire its employees to serve our community. The results speak for themselves. Throughout my career, I will only accept employers that meet TriMet's high standards.”
Engineering & Major Projects Intern
“I truly had a great time with TriMet this summer, and it made me excited for what comes next after graduating. Thank you so much to everyone who worked with me and shared their expertise over this summer, it really feels like everyone on the team is passionate about what they do and is excited to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of engineers.”
Service Performance and Analysis Intern
“Overall my time here at TriMet was enjoyable. If I could do it again I would. In the future I will definitely recommend the program to friends, and peers interested in transportation or getting a feel for what it is like working at a public agency. I also hope to stay connected with the people that I met here, and stay involved with TriMet as a whole. Taking the bus and riding TriMet as a kid introduced me to TriMet, but my time here helped me to understand and truly see how the agency changes lives and connects people.”
Customer Experience Intern
“I am glad I got chosen to intern here. From the actual work itself to the people at TriMet, my journey has been amazing and filled with knowledge and friendliness.”
Finance Intern
“The people and work environment is the best. I would recommend that anyone work here and experience the whole TriMet culture.”