Summer Intern, Structural Design

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

Structural Interns quickly gain valuable experience working on critical transportation infrastructure including buildings and bridges, and learning the various aspects of Structural design, from project conception through construction. The Structural Division of the Engineering department is involved in all aspects of a project, and the internship is geared to allow candidates to learn and develop their specific areas of interest in the field of Structural Design.

Responsibilities

Assist experienced Port Authority Structural Engineers with site visits, development of project scope and design, preparing design computations and details, and resolution of construction issues for bridges, buildings, tunnels and other structures, at a variety of Port Authority facilities

Draft meeting minutes for design progress meetings.

Prepare estimates of construction quantities and construction costs.

Assist with Construction Cost Estimates

Prepare design schedules and structural design details.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Major in Structural Engineering or related discipline

Desired Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strung visualization and familiarity with structural software and modeling.

Strong problem-solving skills

Previous office or field experience in an Civil/Structural project environment.

Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey regional transportation.

Willingness to learn.

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