Summer Engineering Intern - (2026) - $23.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority•Camden, NJ

6d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be posted from December 18, 2025 to January 14, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal. Please check your spam or clutter for any emails regarding this selection process. Paid Internship Description: The Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. It owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges which are four major bridge crossings of the Delaware River. The Authority's transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (“PATCO”), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lindenwold, New Jersey. Program Description: The hourly rate will be $23.00/hr. The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire college students for the 2026 summer season. Applicants for this internship must be enrolled in an engineering degree program. While former summer interns are welcome to apply, past employment as a summer intern does not guarantee that you will be selected for an internship during summer 2026. Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria: Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor. Submit an official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of undergraduate studies (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 - 24 credits). Submit official school documentation confirming that you will be enrolled in an undergraduate studies for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits). Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks. Department Requesting Intern: Engineering Department Desired Skills & Professional Expectations: This internship is designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. While extensive prior experience is not required, we're looking for students who: Have basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments) Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time Willingness to apply academic knowledge and skills to real-world assignments Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and request feedback when needed Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful communication, and accountability Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist DRPA Engineers in the performance of their duties including, but not limited to: field inspection/survey, engineering design of civil/electrical/structural components of DRPA facilities, preparation of plans and specifications, plan review and interpretation, assist with capital planning and budgeting, and development of presentation materials. Typical assignments include observing on-site construction and inspection work in progress, attending project meetings, reviewing and commenting on project submittals, and preparing public presentation materials. There is one capstone project for interns to develop and present on optimizing a topic of their choice, related to either an ongoing project or procedure. Education and/or Experience: Required: Applicants must be 18 years of age. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Proficient in relevant personal computer systems, Microsoft Office and CADD. Interns must attend an accredited college/university, including a community college (junior college). Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering degree program. Applicants must have completed one previous engineering co-op or internship and be enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. Home residence must be located within DRPA's Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey). Preferred: Broad knowledge and experience in most phases of engineering sciences, with emphasis on civil, water resources, utilities, electrical, or structural engineering work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Preferred rising Junior or Senior. Work Location: One Port Center, located in Camden, NJ Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, including a paid lunch hour. With the expectation of onsite visits, the approximate breakdown of the week is 75% in an indoor environment and 25% outdoors. Personal protective equipment will be provided for onsite work. A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority: Competitive pay. Paid weekly. Free parking at all facilities. Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when they are used for commuting to and from work only . Complimentary travel on PATCO, when the train is used for commuting to and from work only . Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals. What You'll Gain: As part of a supportive team, you'll gain practical real-world experience, develop essential professional skills, and opportunities to build transferable skills that will build a strong foundation for your future career, and experiences and accomplishments you can confidently discuss in future interviews. For more information about the Authority's 2025 Summer Internship Program , please review the press release issued Tuesday, September 2, 2025 available at https://www.drpa.org/news/news.asp?param=2#=10023 As one program highlight, feedback from past participants has been overwhelmingly positive: “Every 2025 intern who responded to our survey said they'd recommend this internship to other students!” DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Proficient in relevant personal computer systems, Microsoft Office and CADD.
Interns must attend an accredited college/university, including a community college (junior college).
Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering degree program.
Applicants must have completed one previous engineering co-op or internship and be enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2025 semester.
Home residence must be located within DRPA's Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.
Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
Submit an official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of undergraduate studies (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 - 24 credits).
Submit official school documentation confirming that you will be enrolled in an undergraduate studies for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits).
Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks.
Have basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments)
Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback
Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time
Willingness to apply academic knowledge and skills to real-world assignments
Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship
Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and request feedback when needed
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful communication, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge and experience in most phases of engineering sciences, with emphasis on civil, water resources, utilities, electrical, or structural engineering work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Preferred rising Junior or Senior.

Responsibilities

Assist DRPA Engineers in the performance of their duties including, but not limited to: field inspection/survey, engineering design of civil/electrical/structural components of DRPA facilities, preparation of plans and specifications, plan review and interpretation, assist with capital planning and budgeting, and development of presentation materials.
Typical assignments include observing on-site construction and inspection work in progress, attending project meetings, reviewing and commenting on project submittals, and preparing public presentation materials.
There is one capstone project for interns to develop and present on optimizing a topic of their choice, related to either an ongoing project or procedure.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Paid weekly.
Free parking at all facilities.
Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when they are used for commuting to and from work only .
Complimentary travel on PATCO, when the train is used for commuting to and from work only .
Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.
As part of a supportive team, you'll gain practical real-world experience, develop essential professional skills, and opportunities to build transferable skills that will build a strong foundation for your future career, and experiences and accomplishments you can confidently discuss in future interviews.

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