HIGHLAND, NY—The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) Summer Internship is a 12-week, full-time, paid program that offers opportunities for motivated and high-potential individuals interested in building a career at the public transportation authority. Applicants gain meaningful work experience during the program and gain exposure to real-world projects and experts in the field.

Interns are paid $20 per hour and must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, pass a drug screening and physical exam at orientation. The program also offers a Career Awareness component every other Friday to build cross-functional expertise and to allow time to develop functional, technical and leadership competencies.

In addition to the day-to-day exposure to projects and skills at NYSBA, interns will have the opportunity to meet with senior leadership from many different departments. To maximize interns’ learning, the program provides both job experience and hands-on classroom instruction. Scheduled workshops are incorporated into the workday to increase career awareness in the transportation industry in addition to focusing on building leadership, communication skills and time management.

What it All Means

 Those completing the 12-week program will have valuable insight into career paths available at NYSBA and other local industries through hands-on exposure. The program also teaches the soft skills of discipline and socialization and working as a team on a full-time basis. Internships also provide insights into career goals as participants discover what they enjoy doing and what they’re good at.

“Completing the Summer Internship Program prepares individuals for their next career move with a direct line to potential NYSBA job opportunities,” according to the Bridge Authority.

For more NYSBA information, go to www.nysba.ny.gov/summer-internship-program

Published: May 15, 2025.