Description
About the Internship
The Mechanical Design unit of the Engineering Department delivers creative and efficient engineering solutions meeting the goals and objectives of the Port Authority's capital and operating programs. The Mechanical Design unit provides integrated mechanical design solutions from concept to completion including condition assessment, studies, estimating, energy and life-cycle analysis, construction documents, staging, and commissioning. Mechanical design services include the design of mechanical systems, such as heating/cooling, plumbing, fire protection, vertical transportation, and aviation fueling.
Responsibilities
- Site visits to investigate, measure and document existing conditions
- Preparation of basic cooling and heating load calculations
- Preparation of layout drawings and details using AutoCAD drafting skills
- Draft reports and memorandums
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Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
- Rising senior or graduate-level student
- Major in Mechanical Engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Completed applied thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer coursework
- AutoCAD drafting skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
- 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 29, 2025
- 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
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 $20.70 to $27.21 (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
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.