Transportation Safety Intern - United States

dss+ • Washington, DC • 1h ago

Job description

*This role can be based anywhere in the United States with a preference for candidates in the Washington DC metropolitan area

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Transportation, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

About the Opportunity:

We have an immediate opening for a Transportation Safety Intern to join our Transportation practice in the United States. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting public transit and transportation safety projects while developing technical, analytical, and consulting skills in a collaborative environment.

You will work alongside experienced consultants supporting projects aligned with Federal and State programs, and broader transportation safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support project teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of transportation safety consulting engagements.

Assist in the review of technical documents, drawings, specifications, and operating procedures to evaluate compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Help prepare and develop reports, presentations, and client deliverables using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Participate in safety analyses, including preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) and basic risk assessments under guidance from senior team members.

Support site visits to transit systems or active work sites; document observations and assist in preparing field reports.

Assist in reviewing safety and security programs, training materials, and operating procedures for alignment with FTA and other regulatory requirements.

Contribute to incident and accident report reviews and support the development of corrective action recommendations.

Participate in internal team meetings and, when appropriate, client discussions to support project tracking and follow-ups.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Transportation, or a related field (3rd or 4th year preferred).

Strong interest in transportation systems, transit, or infrastructure safety.

Basic understanding of safety principles or coursework related to safety, risk, or engineering is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Detail-oriented with a proactive and eager-to-learn mindset.

Work Environment:

Hybrid or remote work model with potential travel to client sites, including transit systems and active project locations.

At the highest level, you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss + Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - https://www.consultdss.com/about/core-values/.

Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss + IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because we're 100% Purpose and mission driven - dedicated to protecting, transforming, and sustaining positive change - this role, and the resources you'll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss + we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at dss.info@consultdss.com

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