Bethzayda Rivera
Civil Engineer

"The Port Authority has encouraged me to understand my projects through open communication with other departments and field visits to the project site during the design and construction processes. I feel this has helped me become a better designer as I see firsthand how my design affects construction and I reflect on what I could do differently or what I should continue to practice in my designs."

John Muenzen
Mechanical Engineer

"It would be difficult to find a rotation program as beneficial to the young engineer or architect as the Port Authority's Engineering Department Trainee Program. This program introduced me to every level and aspect of the design, construction management and quality assurance review process. It provided me with both engineering contacts throughout the Port Authority and a clearer understanding of the stages of a project."

Natasha Wilson
Civil Engineer

"The Port Authority has allowed me to contribute my time, effort and talents to various projects. Whether it was submitting a proposal, designing for facilities, or attending seminars, the PA has enabled me to have a well-rounded career. I have also been able to lead college recruitment efforts, attend workshops, and participate in volunteer mentoring opportunities, and all of this with the full support of the organization."

Ed Peralta
Traffic Engineer

"The Port Authority has given me the opportunity to grow not only as an engineer but also as a human being. I have been exposed to new, exciting and challenging projects that have provided me with a profound and valuable knowledge of specialized areas in Transportation Engineering and Planning. This in-depth knowledge has assisted me in addressing complex and challenging transportation issues at the Port Authority facilities."

Cathleen Mahoney
PE, Traffic Engineer

"As an Engineering trainee, I was exposed to a variety of projects in the areas of traffic, planning, operations, and safety. The constant challenges of working on new and exciting assignments has allowed me to grow immensely as a professional. Not only did my experience at the Port Authority allow me to obtain my Professional Engineering license, I've also acquired critical management and leadership skills. The Port Authority has also afforded me the privilege of working with some of the industry's best and brightest."

Aviva Bieler
Mechanical Engineer

"The PA Trainee rotations afforded me experience it would have taken years to obtain otherwise - the hands-on knowledge of how construction and materials affect design, and vice-versa. By giving me a "larger picture" view of engineering, the trainee rotation enhanced my design skills. I feel like the PA made a long-term investment in me - they are just as concerned with how I develop as an engineer as they are with how much work I produce."

Marco Pirozzi
Materials Engineering

"I came to work at the Port Authority because I thought it would be a very unique experience that could not be found anywhere else. In any given week, I can be working at an airport, in a tunnel, on top of a bridge, or at the World Trade Center site. Also, comparing benefits and salary with other offers that I received, the Port Authority was very competitive. The overall package was significantly more attractive than other positions both in the private and public sector."