Summer Intern, Geotechnical Engineering Design

Description

About the Internship

The Geotechnical Engineering Group of the Engineering/Architecture Design Division of the Engineering Department is responsible for the investigation and design for all projects and structures involving earth or rock engineering. Our capabilities are at the forefront of this engineering field and involve subsurface investigations and design analyses for all of the Agency facilities. Our goal is to provide cost effective, safe, and appropriate engineered solutions for all Port Authority projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff Geotechnical Engineers in performing foundation design and analyses.

• Prepare sketches and/or edit drawings using AutoCad.

• Analyze subsurface investigation and/or instrumentation monitoring data using Excel Spreadsheet.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Major in Engineering (Geotechnical, Civil, or related discipline)

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) undergraduate level course either in Soil Mechanics or Foundation Engineering.

• Proficiency in AutoCad.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025

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

• The format is expected to be hybrid, 4 days/week in-person and one day remotely.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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