Summer Intern, Traffic Engineering Design - Remote

Overview

The Engineering Department is looking for a Traffic Engineering intern to join their team! The Engineering Department provides high quality and cost-effective engineering and architectural design services in a timely manner and in conformance with applicable codes, regulations, and Port Authority technical standards to deliver the Capital and Operating Programs to our client departments.

In Short

• Perform field investigations, inventories, and data collection throughout various PA facilities.
• Assist in studies to improve traffic flow for motorists and pedestrians.
• Support project teams by preparing basic documents, spreadsheets, drawings, and presentation materials.
• Internship lasts approximately 12 weeks, from May 28 to August 21, 2026.
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day).
• Interns can work remotely a maximum of one day per week.
• In-person collaboration is essential, and regular in-office days may be required.
• Must be enrolled in a college or university.
• Focus on Transportation within Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required for field work.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship.
• Major in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to create and update drawings using AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in public service and/or transportation.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31.
• 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.