Summer Intern, Structural Integrity

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation Department maintains Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through the Engineering and Line Departments. The Structural Integrity unit performs a variety of functions which include coordinating routine inspections, cyclical facility condition surveys, property damage cost recovery efforts by Legal and responds to on-call incidents. The successful candidate will assist with daily site visits, coordinate meetings, prepare meeting notes, organize work folders, etc. This will provide a better understanding of the day-to-day inner workings of an airport and the daily challenges met by airport personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing Facility Condition Survey program and operating major works program, specifically, budgeting, schedules, scope, etc.
• Assist with documentation including managing charge codes, budgets/forecasts, and project's scope of work.
• Conduct field investigations of structural issues as they arise and recommend corrective actions for short term and long-term solutions.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting notes.
• Organize work folders and update documents pertaining to record-keeping.

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational capability
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking mindset
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region.
• Interest in public service and/or transportation.
• Willingness to learn.

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

• 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

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (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