Summer Intern, Structural Integrity

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation Department maintains Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through the Engineering and Line Departments. The Structural Integrity unit performs a variety of functions which include coordinating routine inspections, cyclical facility condition surveys, property damage cost recovery efforts by Legal and responds to on-call incidents. The successful candidate will assist with daily site visits, coordinate meetings, prepare meeting notes, organize work folders, etc. This will provide a better understanding of the day-to-day inner workings of an airport and the daily challenges met by airport personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing Facility Condition Survey program and operating major works program, specifically, budgeting, schedules, scope, etc.

• Assist with documentation including 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.

• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting notes.

• Organize work folders and update documents pertaining to record-keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Major in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

Desired Qualifications

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Organizational capability

• Problem-solving skills

• 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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