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HNTB

Engineer I

Chicago, IL

$66K - $124K/yr

Projects may serve clients including the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Cook County Department of Transportation (DoTH), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Pace, and various other ...

HNTB Corporation

Engineer I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66K - $124K/yr

Projects may serve clients including the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Cook County Department of Transportation (DoTH), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Pace, and various other ...

Vinci

Field Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th ...

Vinci

Project Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level chicago transit authority cta in the United States is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Chicago Transit Authority Cta vs Bus Operator?

AspectEntry Level Chicago Transit Authority CtaBus Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, CDL certification
Work EnvironmentPublic transit facilities, administrative officesOn the road, bus depots, various routes across Chicago
Employer & Industry UsageChicago Transit Authority, public transportationChicago Transit Authority, public transportation
Common Search & ComparisonEntry level roles, transit jobs, CTA jobsBus driver roles, transit operator jobs

Entry Level Chicago Transit Authority Cta positions typically require minimal experience and focus on administrative or support tasks within the transit system. In contrast, Bus Operators are frontline employees responsible for driving buses on scheduled routes, requiring CDL certification. Both roles serve the public transit industry in Chicago, but Bus Operators have more direct interaction with passengers and operate vehicles daily.

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2026-2027 Fall/Spring Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance and Industrial Hygienist I...

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago, IL

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority. 

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking. 

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year. 

In this role within the Chief Safety and Security Officer department's Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance unit, interns will: 

  • Complete training sessions offered by CTA 

  • Organize and analyze the safety inspection dataset 

  • Participate in field inspections 

  • Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements 

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661) 

Educational Experience/Requirements:

  • Preferred Major(s): Occupational Safety, Environmental Management Studies, Industrial Hygienist

  • Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student

  • Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the Chicagoland area

Physical Requirements:

  • The demands associated with the normal office environment

  • Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week

  • Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

  • Walking 6 miles a week

  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Good analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Good project management skills

  • Knowledge of OSHA, IEPA and EPA regulations

  • Proficiency with Power BI or Python

  • Knowledgeable in data analysis

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