Description
About the Internship
The Structural Integrity Unit performs cyclical Condition Surveys to report on the condition of all bridges, buildings, tunnels, piers & wharfs and all other Agency structures and provides repair recommendations. In addition, the unit performs inspections of conditions requiring immediate action at all of the Agency's facilities and determines the necessary course of action. The unit also manages Immediate Repairs Contracts and authorizes the use of the Immediate Repairs Contractor to complete structural or operationally sensitive repairs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the reviews of condition survey reports and biennial bridge inspection reports
- Update the inventory database for condition survey reports and immediate actions
- Assist with audits of consultants performing facility condition surveys and biennial inspection of bridges
- Assist in responding to and evaluating immediate structural deficiencies at all Port Authority facilities
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Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
- Major in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Rising senior or graduate-level student
Desired Qualifications
- One year of civil/structural engineering or internship experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment
- Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.
- Physically fit to climb various types of structures
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 $17.63 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.