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Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.
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Application Opening: Monday, January 5, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5 PM (Pacific Time)
Salary Range: The compensation range is $37.20 - $41.85 per hour, depending on the assigned classification.
Recruitment ID: TEX-5380-EXEMPT
Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.
As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.
SFO is more than an airport— we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.
Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.
Selected candidates will be placed into one of the designated Trainee classifications -- Student Design Trainee I (Job code 5380), Student Design Trainee II (Job code 5381), Student Design Trainee III (Job code 5382).
Role description
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has an outstanding paid full time and part time internship opportunity for you!
Are You a College Student Or Recent Graduate With a Passion For Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Environmental, IT, Transportation (landside) Operations Or Related Areas? If So, Join SFO’s Summer Internship Program To Gain Hands-on Training And Mentorship In The Various Areas. SFO Internship Programs Are Available In The Work Sections Below:
Design and Construction
SFO’s Design & Construction Is Responsible For The Long-term Planning Of The Airport, As Well As The Development, Design & Construction Of All Airport Infrastructure Projects. This Office Oversees The Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, Planning, Infrastructure Information Management, And Project Management Staff. Interns Typically Gain Experience By Assisting With Various Phases Of Projects, From Planning And Design To Execution And Quality Control. Learn About The Different Work Sections You Can Be a Part Of:
Project Management
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Utility Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Construction Services – Construction Management, Inspection, and Surveying
Planning and Environmental Affairs
Infrastructure Information Management
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Sustainability & Resilience Office (SRO)
Chief Innovation and Technology Office
Chief Innovation and Technology Office oversees industry relations, budgeting, and hiring of IT to ensure that staff resources and competencies meet the changing needs of the business and prevailing industry trends.
Strategic Initiatives
Technology Sourcing Management (TSM)
Business Applications and Analytics (BAA)
The Business Applications and Analytics (BAA) team provides services to assess and digitize current systems and business processes for improvement opportunities. We collaborate with business stakeholders in identifying opportunities for optimizing the Airport’s enterprise tools, aiming to deliver turn-key solutions via low/no code development in PowerApps platforms. The BAA team yields reports and dashboard development, data research and analytics, business intelligence consultation to the Airport businesses. We work closely with internal IT teams to explore approaches for preparing and gathering data to enhance the ability to identify similarities and patterns within datasets for better business decision-making and optimize the utilization of Airport data. We promote self-services by utilizing tools and platforms that bring data closer to end users. The BAA team offers training to Airport managers and analysts on maximizing self-sufficiency through the proficient use
About the Company
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City & County of San Francisco employs more than 34,00...
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