Summer Intern, Structural Integrity

The Port Authority of NY & NJ•Newark, NJ

25d•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.