Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Summer Intern, Geotechnical Design
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
About the Internship
The Geotechnical Engineering group is responsible for the investigation and design for all projects and structures involving earth or rock engineering. Our capabilities are at the forefront of this engineering field and involve subsurface investigations and design analyses for all the Agency facilities. Our goal is to provide cost effective, safe, and appropriate engineered solutions for all Port Authority projects.
Responsibilities
Assist staff Geotechnical Engineers in performing foundation design and analyses.
Prepare sketches and/or edit drawings using AutoCAD
Analyze subsurface investigation and/or instrumentation monitoring data using Excel Spreadsheet.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
Major in Engineering with at least one (1) undergraduate level course in Soil Mechanics or Foundation Engineering
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
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, partially in-person and partially virtual
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
REQNUMBER: 62415
Assist staff Geotechnical Engineers in performing foundation design and analyses.
Prepare sketches and/or edit drawings using AutoCAD
Analyze subsurface investigation and/or instrumentation monitoring data using Excel Spreadsheet.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
Major in Engineering with at least one (1) undergraduate level course in Soil Mechanics or Foundation Engineering
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
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, partially in-person and partially virtual
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
REQNUMBER: 62415