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Principal Engineer, JFK Redevelopment/Quality Assurance

AT The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Principal Engineer, JFK Redevelopment/Quality Assurance

Queens, NY

Description

About the Role

This position reports to the Manager, Construction Standards Unit, Quality Assurance Division. This is a supervisory position that manages, coordinates and trains multiple staff members. The selected candidate will review and approve staff field audit reports and provide guidance, as needed, to staff. In addition, as needed attend scheduled inspections and testing of life safety systems to support the JFK Redevelopment projects.

Responsibilities

  • Assigns staff to attend acceptance inspections/tests of all new construction, including, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural and Electrical Engineering disciplines during stage IV at JFK Airport.
  • Ensures that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved contract documents and applicable codes for both Port Authority contracts and Tenant Alterations.
  • Apply technical knowledge and experience during acceptance inspections and tests of various types of construction and systems, as applicable.
  • Supervising Port Authority staff and consultants to audit field records, including Special inspections Reports and Engineer's Certification documentation.
  • This is a Project Position. The selected candidate will work on-site full time at JFK Airport, Queens New York.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Ten years of related field experience.
  • Familiarity with the NYC building codes and other applicable construction codes and standards.
  • Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrates experience in working independently, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to guide technical staff in performing architectural review for code compliance.
  • Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple Port Authority Departments and external consultants and contractors.
  • Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.
  • Professional Engineering License.
  • Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Jamaica, Queens, NY, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-15027405
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program