Summer Intern, Resilience & Sustainable Engineering Design
About The Position
The Resilience & Sustainable Design (RSD) Unit is responsible for leading the Engineering Department's efforts to incorporate climate resilience and sustainable design into all aspects of the Agency's capital program and related activities, in alignment with the Agency's Environmental Sustainability Policy. Responsibilities include the development, implementation and updating of the Agency's Sustainable and Climate Resilience Design Guidelines to incorporate industry best practices and align with peer agencies throughout the region. In addition, the group develops outreach programs to build internal capacity among engineers, architects, project teams, and line departments. RSD works with the selected candidate to customize a work program based on the individual’s 1) skills and abilities, 2) interests, and 3) the priorities and workload of RSD. For example, duties may be related to applied research; development of design criteria/design review; updates to guidelines, standards, and manuals of practice; creation of communications and/or educational materials; engagement and outreach; and/or related duties as needed.
Requirements
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, or related discipline
- Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
- Familiarity with sustainable/climate resilient design
Nice To Haves
- Late-stage undergraduate or graduate student preferred
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist RSD in implementing Sustainable and Climate Resilience Design Guidelines.
- Collaborate directly with other units / divisions of the Port Authority Engineering Department as well as the Line Departments and the Office of Sustainability.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
