Summer Intern, Traffic Engineering Design

Description

About the Internship

The Engineering Department is looking for a Traffic Engineering intern to join their team! The Engineering Department provides high quality and cost-effective engineering and architectural design services in a timely manner and in conformance with applicable codes, regulations, and Port Authority technical standards to deliver the Capital and Operating Programs to our client departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations, inventories, and data collection throughout various PA facilities.

• Assist in studies to improve traffic flow for motorists and pedestrians.

• Support project teams by preparing basic documents, spreadsheets, drawings, and presentation materials.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Major in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation

• Valid Driver's License (field work is required at various Port Authority facilities)

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate students entering Junior or Senior Year preferred; highly motivated Sophomore-level students with an interest in Traffic Engineering will also be considered

• Ability to create and update drawings using AutoCAD

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organization skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.

• 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 and collaborate

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 businessand 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 (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)

• Facility Tours

• Career Panels

• Social/Networking Events

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