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Enterprise Architecture, Technology & Engineer Fellow (Fall)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•New York, NY, USA•On-site•8 hours ago

  • Internship

  • $21 - $23/hourly (Verified by employer)

  • May sponsor international talent

About the job
Description  Department: MTA IT

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Position Title: Enterprise Architecture, Technology & Engineer Fellow
Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Undergraduate), $23.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

Overview Of Department  The Enterprise Architecture team works to support data governance and digital transformation across the MTA.

The MTA IT Enterprise Architecture Fellow will work with senior staff to support ongoing efforts in Enterprise Architecture, data governance, and digital transformation. The intern will help to create processes and technology solutions that define, uphold, and communicate MTA IT’s data democratization vision, encompassing the principles, governance and management that support business strategies and drive technology innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This position begins in Fall 2026; candidates should be ready to commit minimum of 12‑months in the role.

Responsibilities
  • Support Abacus Modeling and Scripting - Assist in developing and maintaining scripts in Abacus (VBScript, Python, or JavaScript) to automate modeling, diagram generation, and data imports/exports.
  • Contribute to Data, AI/ML initiatives – Drive the modernization of MTA’s Data, ML, and AI services, to enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and maximize business value.
  • Research Data and AI Policies and Industry Regulations – Stay current on Data and AI policy developments and industry regulations, contributing to the creation of governance frameworks to ensure responsible practices within MTA.
  • Monitor Technologies and Regulatory Trends – Track technology advancements as well as changes in federal and state regulations, providing actionable insights to inform MTA’s IT strategy.
  • Assist in Data Validation and Policy Development – Support data validation efforts, review processes, and contribute to the development of policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple initiatives.
  • Provide Research and Administrative Support – Handle foundational research tasks and support key activities to enable high-priority projects.
  • Foster Talent Development and Efficiency – The intern will enhance workflow efficiency, free up resources, and contribute to the development of future talent for the growing needs in Data and AI governance by taking on research, analysis, and documentation tasks.
Projects 
  • Researching and drafting policies for research data and AI.
  • Participate in modeling, diagram generation and data imports/exports.
  • Track changes in technology regulation at the state and federal levels.
Required Qualifications 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
  • The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
  • The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
Required Education 
  • Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduateprogram in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
  • Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering, Technology Architecture, Human-Performance Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computational or Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

About the company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development. The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. Interested in doing great work that impacts the lives of millions every day? Apply for a position today. You’ll not only have an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission in which you can take pride, you’ll enjoy first-class benefits including pension and 401(k) retirement savings plans, Wellness programs, Insurance plans, Healthcare plans, a generous vacation and leave package, and medical coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. The MTA’s provision of safe, clean, efficient public transportation is the lifeblood of the New York City area.