Job Description
Description
Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ
About the Internship The Environmental Engineering Group, a sub-group of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Group and part of the overall Engineering/Architecture Design Division of the Engineering Department, is responsible for Environmental compliance of Federal, State and Local regulations for all Agency construction projects and facility operations. Types of projects include subsurface investigations, remediation of contaminated sites, preparation of design contract documents for construction projects, acquisition of environmental permits and monitoring compliance of facility operations. Our goal is to provide cost effective, safe, and appropriate engineered solutions for all Port Authority projects.
Responsibilities - Assist staff of Environmental Engineers and Scientists in performing tasks. This includes attending progress meetings, preparing design and contract documents, site visits, submittal reviews, auditing, and other tasks as needed.
- Perform field work to gather data related to permit compliance or other regulatory required programs.
- Complete field inspections using our standard checklists and communicate the results and outcomes of the inspections and any corrective actions.
- Assist in the preparation of Regulatory reports and plans related to stormwater discharges, underground and aboveground tank storage tanks, air emissions, hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation, remediation forms, and other areas as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or related discipline)
Desired Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) undergraduate level course in Environmental Engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, CAD, GIS, and Word
- 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 28, 2026
- The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on 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.
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 $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
How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.About The Port Authority:Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 1 day per week,