Summer Intern, Engineering

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

The Port of New York and New jersey is the gateway to one of the most concentrated consumer markets in North America and the largest port on the East Coast. Through its network of terminals, railroads, roads, warehouses, and distribution centers, the Port Authority keeps the world's global trade industry moving. The Physical Plant unit at New Jersey Marine Terminal (NJMT) is equipped with skilled personnel dedicated to ensuring optimal operability and maintenance of Port assets.

Responsibilities

Assist the Facility Engineers in addressing day-to-day technical issues and concerns that impact tenants and/or facility operations.

Assist in reviewing Engineering drawings and documentation to incorporate facility's comments.

Attend meetings and inspections for facility projects.

Assist the Facility Engineer in project development and design.

Assist in gathering data related to facility environmental, operations, and asset management. Update the databases using excel, ArcGIS, Maximo, and/or relevant programs.

Lead meetings with Facility Managers, gather information regarding critical business functions, systems, and vendors and gain an understanding of potential business continuity

Assist in preparation of presentation or white paper report for special projects assigned.

Conduct site visits to collect project data and prepare status reports on investigations and complete work.

Present a report on work that was completed during the internship.

Interns may be given immediate, short-term assignments based on operational needs at the port.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

Major in Civil, Mechanical, or other engineering related majors or related discipline

Must be able to drive and possess a valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Open-minded and able to work with a team

Able to operate Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel

Other computer skills: AutoCAD, ArcGIS.

Internship Details

The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026

This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted

If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews

Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System

Access to Employee Business Resource Groups

Facility Tours

Career Panels

Social/Networking Events