Summer Intern, Environmental Engineering Design

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

The Environmental Engineering Group, a sub-group of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Group and part of the overall Engineering/Architecture Design Division of the Engineering Department, is responsible for Environmental compliance of Federal, State and Local regulations for all Agency construction projects and facility operations. Types of projects include subsurface investigations, remediation of contaminated sites, preparation of design contract documents for construction projects, acquisition of environmental permits and monitoring compliance of facility operations. Our goal is to provide cost effective, safe, and appropriate engineered solutions for all Port Authority projects.

Responsibilities

Assist staff of Environmental Engineers and Scientists in performing tasks. This includes attending progress meetings, preparing design and contract documents, site visits, submittal reviews, auditing, and other tasks as needed.

Perform field work to gather data related to permit compliance or other regulatory required programs.

Complete field inspections using our standard checklists and communicate the results and outcomes of the inspections and any corrective actions.

Assist in the preparation of Regulatory reports and plans related to stormwater discharges, underground and aboveground tank storage tanks, air emissions, hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation, remediation forms, and other areas as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Major in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or related discipline)

Desired Qualifications

A minimum of one (1) undergraduate level course in Environmental Engineering.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, CAD, GIS, and Word

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region

Interest in public service and/or transportation

Willingness to learn

Internship Details

The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on 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