Summer Intern, Maintenance Planning & Administration

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation Department maintains Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through the Engineering and Line Departments. EWR serves as an international gateway for both passengers and cargo. EWR is spread out over 2000 acres, has 3 terminals, 100+ gates, and 30+ airlines operating more than 1200 flight operations daily. The Structural Integrity unit performs a variety of functions which includes coordinating routine inspections, cyclical facility condition surveys, property damage cost recovery efforts by Legal and responds to on-call incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assist manager of structural integrity with managing Facility Condition Survey program and operating major works program.

• Assist with documentation including operational guidelines/procedures managing charge codes, budgets/forecasts, and project's scope of work.

• Conduct field investigations of structural issues as they arise and recommend corrective actions for short term and long-term solutions

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Major in Engineering (Civil or Structural) or Engineering Management

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational capability

• Ability to problem-solving

• Critical thinking mindset

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

• Facility Tours

• Career Panels

• Social/Networking Events

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