Operates critical infrastructure connecting New York & New Jersey, including transportation & ports.
Support asset management standards, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
2 days ago ago
$18 - $30
Entry-level
Full Time
Jersey City, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations
Transportation planning and analysis
Revenue collections
Engineering
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Airports
Bridges
Tunnels
Seaports
Rail transit
Marine Terminals
Intermodal Freight Transport
Railroads
Role
Description
data analysis
process improvement
requirements gathering
data transformation
standards development
system integrity
Analyze asset and maintenance data to inform asset life cycle planning efforts
Lead continuous improvement project(s) to improve the overall daily operations of the Enterprise Asset Management Division and/or its partner departments and facilities.
Assist in requirements gathering for technology solutions (e.g., materials and contract management, mobile maintenance solution, etc.).
Transform and prepare asset and maintenance data for load to enterprise environments like IBM Maximo and ArcGIS
Assist the Governance Team in developing standards and procedures for Asset Management focus areas (e.g., operations & maintenance improvements and asset performance).
Analyze EAM system data to inform data quality and system integrity efforts
Requirements
excel
data analytics
teamwork
relevant major
college enrollment
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, teams -based environment.
Microsoft Excel
Data analytics experience
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.
Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
Major in Engineering, Asset Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or Public Administration or related discipline
Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
Benefits
Social/Networking Events
Facility Tours
The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
hiring team contacts candidates to schedule 1-2 interviews.
The Port Authority was founded to oversee critical infrastructure development between New York and New Jersey.
It plays a crucial role in overseeing key infrastructure between two of the most populous and connected states in the U.S.
It operates a vast network of assets, including major airports, bus terminals, rail facilities, and shipping ports.
It oversees some of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, including John F. Kennedy International Airport and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
In addition to transportation, it plays a key role in regional planning and economic development, improving connectivity for businesses and commuters alike.
Major projects include the ongoing redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, the modernization of the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the expansion of the PATH rail network.
It has historically been at the forefront of innovations in large-scale infrastructure projects, setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability.
A standout achievement was its leadership in the post-9/11 rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site, culminating in the construction of the One World Trade Center.
Culture + Values
Integrity: The company operates with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Safety: The company maintains a safe environment for employees, partners, and the public.
Accountability: The company is responsible and answerable for its actions.
Innovation: The company embraces new ideas and technologies to improve performance.
Collaboration: The company partners across agencies, jurisdictions, and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Aimed to achieve zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
$344 million
EPA Funding Secured
Secured $344 million in funding for zero-emission cargo equipment and other green initiatives.
5 MW
Solar Array Installation
Installed a 5-megawatt solar array at Newark Airport.
70,000 gallons
Fuel Savings
Annual fuel savings achieved through road upgrades in the Port Newark Corridor.
35% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025; 50% by 2030.
Converted 98% of ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes to electric, targeting 100% by 2026.
Light-duty non-emergency vehicle fleet 50% electric by 2025; fully electric by 2028.
Building One retrofit in progress to be fossil-fuel-free by 2025.
Initiated largest solar plus storage system at JFK Airport.
First U.S. airport agency to adopt Paris Climate Agreement commitments.
Electric-truck charging stations and Tier 4/zero-emission material-handling equipment phasing.
Inclusion & Diversity
48% Women
Women in Management
Women hold 48% of Board-appointed management positions within the organization.
5% Target
Annual Female Leadership Goal
An annual target to increase female representation in senior leadership by 5% has been set.
20% Higher Promotion
Mentorship Program Success
Participants in the mentorship program, 60% of whom are women, have a promotion rate 20% higher than average.
98% Pay Gaps Corrected
Gender Pay Equity Review
A comprehensive gender pay equity review in 2024 identified and corrected 98% of pay gaps.