(#o471yfwu) Summer Intern, Traffic Engineering Design

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,893 - 41,755; Full time

Job summary

A community college in New York seeks a Traffic Engineering intern to conduct field investigations and assist in traffic flow studies. The role requires enrollment in a Civil Engineering program, a valid Driver's License for fieldwork, and strong skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. This is a full-time internship, lasting approximately 12 weeks from May 28, 2026, with some remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university during the internship.
• Valid Driver's License required for fieldwork.
• Interest in public service and/or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations and data collection.
• Assist in studies to improve traffic flow.
• Support project teams with documents and presentations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Organization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD

Education

Major in Civil Engineering

Job description

(#o471yfwu) Summer Intern, Traffic Engineering Design

The Engineering Department is looking for a Traffic Engineering intern to join their team! The Engineering Department provides high quality and cost-effective engineering and architectural design services in a timely manner and in conformance with applicable codes, regulations, and Port Authority technical standards to deliver the Capital and Operating Programs to our client departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations, inventories, and data collection throughout various PA facilities.
• Assist in studies to improve traffic flow for motorists and pedestrians.
• Support project teams by preparing basic documents, spreadsheets, drawings, and presentation materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation
• Valid Driver's License (field work is required at various Port Authority facilities)

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate students entering Junior or Senior Year preferred; highly motivated Sophomore-level students with an interest in Traffic Engineering will also be considered
• Ability to create and update drawings using AutoCAD
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organization skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• 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 and collaborate
• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, 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
• 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