Job Information
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Summer Intern, Holland Tunnel Maintenance in Jersey City, New Jersey
Description
About the Internship:
The first Hudson River vehicular tunnel was opened in 1927. It was considered an outstanding engineering achievement, whose principles are employed to this day. The Holland Tunnel was designated a National Historic Civil and Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1984 by the American Society of Civil and Mechanical Engineers. In 1993, the tunnel was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior.
Responsibilities
Review drawings
Assist with all tours of facility buildings
Visit job sites.
Attend meetings, prepare memoranda, gather information
Assist the Physical Plant Manager and/or the Senior Business Manager with all ongoing and planned construction activity and/or Administrative Unit projects at the Holland Tunnel.
Assist with overseeing and coordinating various Holland Tunnel Facility projects.
Take notes for meetings
Coordinate with other departments/units
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment at a college/universitythroughSummer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
Major in Engineering
Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region.
Interest in public service and/or transportation
Willingness to learn
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 fully in-person
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 $29.57 (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: 62336