Summer Intern - Structural, Engineering Aide
Summer Intern - Structural, Engineering Aide Job ID: 33624 Department: Engineering Location: 4 World Trade Center Responsibilities The Port Authority offers 12-week paid summer internships to students that provide the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on assignments critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world. Assignments include hands-on projects to cultivate technical, writing, communication and team-building skills. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency The Engineering department is looking for a summer intern to join their team in the Structural Design unit! Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Assist PA Structural Engineers with site visits to develop project scope and to resolve construction issues for bridge, building and tunnel projects at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel and Lincoln Tunnel * Draft meeting minutes * Prepare estimates of construction quantities, cost estimates, design schedules and repair details Qualifications * Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming Fall 2019 school semester. * We are seeking interns who are talented, driven and who have a genuine interest in contributing to the success of the New York/New Jersey region. * We welcome applications from a diverse range of University disciplines and concentrations. * Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research and applicable technical skills. Desired * Must be enrolled in an engineering program of study About the Program * Interns have the opportunity to support their departments with critical projects such as analyzing regional demand data for our airports, conducting interview assessments, development of our annual budget, designing sustainability initiatives, and developing operational plans for retail development. * Engineering Interns have the opportunity to assist experienced engineers with planning, design, construction management and supervision, materials testing and inspection, and information technology management for projects. * On the job, learning is supported by networking sessions with senior management, intern meet and greets and facility tours; broadening your understanding of the agency.