Description

About the Internship

Traffic Engineering serves as the unofficial Department of Transportation of the Port Authority and it has the unique and critical Agency responsibility to establish and implement the rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on all Agency roadways in support of the mission of moving and growing the region by ensuring world-class transportation infrastructure.

You will:

• Have the unique opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of traffic engineering - planning, design, construction, operations, traffic management, safety, and technology/ITS across various modes of transportation that include some of the busiest and most complex airports, sea ports, tunnels, bridges, and bus stations in the world. It is truly an opportunity that cannot be matched anywhere else and will help you decide what to focus on for the remainer of your studies to put yourself in the best position to land the job that you dream of after finishing school.

• Actively engage in the intricacies of coordinating with multiple internal Port Authority departments as well as with external agencies while in Traffic Engineering, and will work with other Engineering functions such as Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc

• Witness firsthand the brainstorming, development, and execution of projects.

• Work alongside seasoned colleagues, getting hands-on experience with industry applications, and learn how to use them to find solutions.

• Collaborate with others toward common goals, exchange ideas, give feedback, and see real world applications of what you're learning in school.

• See the pace and delivery standards for day-to-day operations as well as current major projects.

• Work alongside transportation professionals, many with decades of experience, who can offer you insight on your professional journey.

• See the Agency's core values reflected in everyday actions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in studies to improve traffic flow and safety for motorists and pedestrians at the various Port Authority facilities

• Create documents, spreadsheets, drawings, and presentations appropriate to current projects

• Perform field investigations, inventories, and data collection

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior

• Valid Driver's License as some field work is required at various Port Authority facilities

• Major in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to create and update drawings using AutoCAD

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organization skills

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

• Facility Tours

• Career Panels

• Social/Networking Events

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