The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 1 week ago
Senior Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expThe Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is responsible for managing vital transportation and trade infrastructure. The Senior Engineer will assist in managing and implementing the Structural Integrity Program, coordinating responses to structural emergencies and overseeing inspections and repairs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Respond to structural emergencies on 24/7 basis and coordinate implementation of immediate repairs
Assist manager in managing Quality Assurance Division’s cyclical inspection program. The inspection program includes inspection of bridges, tunnels, buildings, sign and lighting structures etc
Review of all "Priority" repair items from the latest QAD Inspections. Prepare and maintain Priority Repairs Tracking Log
Obtain status of all priority items from Project Managers and track them to completion. Prepare and update Status Reports on a quarterly basis
Initiate and manage engineering studies related to structural evaluation, survey, etc. as required and assist in planning efforts for department’s Capital and Operating Major Works projects as needed
Initiate and administer Permit/ROE Agreements to support various projects and initiatives performed by outside entities (Developers, municipalities, etc.) allowing others access to PA - owned areas to complete work, repairs, modification, etc. to their properties and infrastructure
Participate in field inspections and meetings at various TB&T facilities on a regular basis to provide technical assistance to facility staff to resolve Structural Integrity / Safety related problems and also to monitor construction activities on adjacent properties to safeguard TB&T properties and operations
Assist in reviewing the facility structural routines as needed
Qualification
Required
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must have 10 years of experience in structural engineering design, construction and/or condition assessment of buildings, bridges and tunnels
Proven ability to work independently and prioritize assignments during emergency response situations; be reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and ability to report to work expeditiously in response to facility emergencies
Preferred
Professional Engineer License in the State of New York or New Jersey
Thorough knowledge of Port Authority policies and procedures, including those related to structural integrity and maintenance procedures
Master's degree with concentration in structures
Knowledge of TB&T facilities and operations, including Traffic Rules and Regulations for over-weight vehicles
Demonstrated experience in preparing budgets or cost estimates and applying knowledge of financial guidelines
Demonstrated ability to develop and employ problem-solving approaches that are sensitive to organizational, community and customer concerns
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and persuade others to follow
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, conflict management and teambuilding skills
Demonstrated experience working with diverse staff, employee groups and outside organizations
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
Company
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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