Transit Safety & Security Engineering Intern

Transit Safety & Security Engineering Intern EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Founded in 2008, TSSS is a minority-owned system safety and security engineering consulting firm focused on serving the public transit industry. We specialize in the identification of enterprise risks and develop tailored solutions to mitigate those risks to a practical level. Through years of specialized education and training, mixed with decades of hands‑on experience throughout North America and Europe, TSSS experts deliver proven results. Our diverse staff provides a full range of System Safety & Security, Physical & Cyber Security, Emergency Management & Preparedness, and Environmental Health & Safety solutions to help mitigate risks while maximizing safety and security. No matter where our clients are in their project’s life cycle, TSSS helps stakeholders think safe, act safe, and be safe. TSSS is an equal opportunity employer with tremendous growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits packages. Our employee benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, financial wellness, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, ability to travel, paid time off, and corporate holidays. Our corporate culture is fast‑paced, self‑motivated, diverse, and extremely talented! If that sounds like the type of environment you thrive in, then we are eager to receive your application. Safety‑Sensitive Designation: Yes. This position is subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing and related compliance obligations. The System Safety & Security Intern (SSSI) reports directly to the System Safety & Security Manager (SSSM). The SSSI is responsible for supporting projects within the System Safety & Security (3S) Practice in strict compliance with client contract requirements. Core responsibilities will include database maintenance, entering, revising, validating, retrieving, preparing reports, and conducting project‑specific safety and security activities. Participates in and assists with the System Safety & Security Certification process to ensure compliance with the System Safety Program Plan Prepares safety and security progress reports for monthly submission Monitors and reviews notices distributed via the project's electronic document system Conducts data analysis of accident statistics Works closely with the System Safety & Security Team in promoting system safety throughout the project Tracks and monitors identified hazards Serves as an active participant on various internal and external committees and groups while also recording minutes of said meetings Prepares necessary CDRLs and coordinates with Project Management Plan (PMP) and other affected documents Records and assigns hazard analysis findings to individual design disciplines and verifies findings are defined in detail and understood Evaluates and makes sure approaches to technical issues for each hazard address the finding and are thorough and complete Prepares monthly status reports for System Safety, identifying all outstanding action items and the planned approach to accomplishment Required Skills and Qualifications Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a safety, engineering, or mathematical science related field or equivalent number of years of experience Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in lieu of degree Must have a working knowledge or the ability to learn the physical and operating characteristics of passenger vehicles and facilities Must possess a working knowledge of accepted techniques for data evaluation, mathematical analyses and statistical development Required to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate personal computer systems to develop and maintain business applications using standard software such as Windows, MS Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint Required to possess demonstrable skills necessary to effectively present statistical information in various computer‑generated reports including graphs and charts Must possess a temperament suitable to effectively relate to all levels of personnel, clients, external business contacts and the general public Must possess the skills necessary to express oneself orally and in written format in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner Must possess employment verification, verification of eligibility to work in the U.S., and a criminal history background check Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is an hourly position. Typical hours of work are Monday through Friday. Physical and Environmental Requirements Ability to perform office‑based work (extended periods of sitting, use of computer and standard office equipment). Ability to conduct field work in operational environments, which may involve walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, standing for extended periods, exposure to noise, weather, dust, and moving vehicles or equipment, and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations, upon request to View email address on click.appcast.io, will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws. Travel: This position may require on‑site presence at the project site every week, Monday through Friday. Compensation: $15 - $16.60 p/h Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace: TSSS has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment. Employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with DOT and FTA/FRA regulatory requirements. Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Location: Chicago Office This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr