Summer Intern, Engineering

Internship Opportunity At The Holland Tunnel

The first Hudson River vehicular tunnel was opened in 1927. It was considered an outstanding engineering achievement, whose principles are employed to this day. The Holland Tunnel was designated a National Historic Civil and Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1984 by the American Society of Civil and Mechanical Engineers. In 1993, the tunnel was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior.

Responsibilities

Review drawings

Assist with all tours of facility buildings

Visit job sites

Attend meetings, prepare memoranda, gather information

Assist the Physical Plant Manager and/or the Senior Business Manager with all ongoing and planned construction activity and/or Administrative Unit projects at the Holland Tunnel

Assist with overseeing and coordinating various Holland Tunnel Facility projects

Take notes for meetings

Coordinate with other departments/units

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

Major in Engineering

Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Proficient with Microsoft Office

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

Internship Details

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)

The format is expected 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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Access to Employee Business Resource Groups

Facility Tours

Career Panels

Social/Networking Events