Summer Internship Program

2024 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.”

2024 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.”

2024 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.”

2024 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.”

2024 Finance Intern

“The people and work environment is the best. I would recommend that anyone work here and experience the whole TriMet culture.”

2025 Operations Engineering Intern

“I’ve been impressed by how welcoming and collaborative the environment has been. This has also been my first professional opportunity to build something from the ground up, and my manager’s trust and guidance have allowed me to engage directly with stakeholders and see the tangible impact of my work. For that, I am extremely grateful.”

2025 Learning & Development Intern

“I'm very grateful to have worked with a great team that has generously supported my learning and given me so many opportunities to grow!”

2025 Labor Relations Intern

“This is a great place to work, with so many friendly people. I’ve been continually impressed by the people, facilities and mission. I grew up in Portland, so the bus and MAX have always been a community staple for me. I’m so grateful to have been a part of it, and I hope that it leads to continued employment here.”

2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems Intern

“I really appreciated everyone I met throughout my internship. Everybody I interacted with every day was super welcoming and helpful. I am truly grateful for this experience!”

2025 Cybersecurity Intern

“I came here because I wanted to experience the other side of security, and I definitely have. I've had little to no experience with cybersecurity in a non-academic setting. I view this as an extra semester in my cybersecurity education.”

2025 Information Technology Intern

“My time at TriMet has been truly incredible. I can’t emphasize enough how supported I’ve felt and how many people have been kind, insightful and encouraging.”

2025 Design and Construction Intern

“I'm really grateful for the Stations and Guideways team making me feel welcome and all the other TriMet staff who taught me about the work they do and how it connects to the broader agency mission. This internship has expanded my knowledge of transit infrastructure and made me appreciate the complex coordination needed to keep the Portland metro region moving.”

2025 Information Technology Intern

“My supervisors, mentors and teammates have all made my time here so meaningful, from answering all my questions to lending a hand whenever and wherever. I’m also incredibly grateful for all of the operators, mechanics, maintenance and OCC staff who connect people to where they need to go!”

2025 Customer Experience Intern

“Everyone here, from fellow interns to managers to directors, has shown me respect and hospitality. I enjoyed attending intern social events, Employee Resource Groups, board and coordination meetings. It felt like I was getting the experience a full-time employee would get.”

2025 Accessible Transportation Intern

“It has been great to apply cross-disciplinary classroom skills from the classroom to specific, real-world situations. The internship has helped me develop teamwork, project management and stakeholder collaboration skills. I’ve also enjoyed learning about TriMet specifically, from funding to projects across the agency.”

2025 Engineering & Major Projects Intern

“I appreciate everyone who has supported me during my internship and the people I have gotten to work with and learn from. I look forward to working in transportation!”

2025 Public Affairs Intern

“This is my second summer interning for TriMet because I love the people I work with every day. Everyone is kind, open to questions and wants their interns to succeed in their future careers, even if those careers are not with TriMet.”