While most full-time positions at the Port of Los Angeles are secured through the City of Los Angeles civil service process, the Port may directly hire part-time student workers, student professional workers, student engineers, student architects, and summer interns (seasonal program). Student candidates may work up to 20 hours per week and should be available to work Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., on-site, at the Port’s headquarters in San Pedro, or Port facilities in Wilmington. Available student positions are listed below.
Student Worker Program
The Port provides unique, opportunities for experiential learning, networking and personal development for undergraduate and graduate college students who maintain at least 12 quarter units or 9 semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students).
Applications accepted year-round.
Student Engineer Program
The Port employs college engineering majors as student engineers and architecture majors as student architects throughout the year. Student engineers/architects may assist in the design and construction of major Port and LA Waterfront projects and may be assigned to the Engineering, Construction or Goods Movement divisions.
Applications accepted year-round.
Current Open Student Positions
Engineering
Student Worker
Posted Aug. 10, 2023 - The Port's Engineering Division has an opportunity for a Student Worker in the Financial Controls group. Candidates must maintain a minimum of 9 semester units or 12 quarter units at a recognized college or university. Candidates must also have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students). It is preferred candidates have at least one year remaining before graduation. Candidates should be prepared to work on-site in San Pedro. Email resume to Giselle Mendiola.
Goods Movement
Student Engineer/Worker
Posted July 11, 2023 - The Port's Goods Movement Division has an opportunity for a Student Engineer/Worker in the function of Transportation Planning. Candidates must be of at least sophomore standing and maintain a minimum of 9 semester units or 12 quarter units at a recognized college or university. Candidates must also have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students). It is preferred candidates have at least one year remaining before graduation. Email resume to Guillermo Martinez.