Cost Management Specialist 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

Sound Transit has an exciting Cost Management Specialist internship available for the summer of 2026! This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid options. This is a great opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who want to observe and participate in real world application of their current field of study with a focus on cost management. Students from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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:

• Cost Estimating Database Development


• Historical Archiving and Analysis


• SharePoint Dashboard Creation & Support


• Support Educational Materials Development 

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Power BI


• Commodity Analysis


• Scheduling Integration  


• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be current college students in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree program in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or relevant two-year certificate. 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• MS Word


• MS Excel


• MS Office (Including Outlook) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Autodesk Construction Cloud


• Autodesk Revit


• Autodesk Assemble


• Trimble WinEst


• Sage Estimating


• HCSS HeavyBid 

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.