San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - Student Design Trainee Program (Summer Internship 2026) 5380, 5381, 5382

Company Description

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).

Job Description

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has an outstanding paid 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