Enterprise Risk Management Intern - Summer, 2026

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. 
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. 
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:

• Semester students: May 18th to July 24th    
• Quarter students:  June 15th to August 21st

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team oversees the development and implementation of Sound Transit ERM Framework that is utilized across all Departments. This intern will support the Enterprise Risk Management team by researching, authoring, and publishing training materials related to Functional Risk Management. This will enable ERM partners across the organization to mature their understanding of the relationship between Enterprise Risk Management and Functional Risk Management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• Create and update PowerPoint, Word, and Excel files that document fundamental characteristics and principles of Functional Risk Management.
• Research best practices for the alignment of ERM and Functional Risk Management and report on these to Sound Transit’s ERM staff.
• Review and challenge existing published ERM and Functional Risk Management materials to improve maturity and eliminate logic gaps.

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Creating a Functional Risk Management Processes Development Toolkit.
• Formalizing documentation on Functional Risk Management intake.
• Researching potential ERM training material that will become curriculum for an ST University class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Public Policy. discipline or relevant two-year certificate.          

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Curious about intraorganizational dynamics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery when visiting job sites during construction and when working in the field.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.