Staff Services Structural Engineer

About the Role

Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority’s airports, Ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are vital transportation links in the region. At the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, we are seeking a motivated Staff Services Structural Engineer, to join our Structural Engineering unit, a team positioned within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division, located at 4WTC. 

Reporting to a Principal Structural Engineer and working closely with the Chief Structural Engineer, the successful candidate will provide Structural Engineering Design Services for the Authority’s wide range of transportation assets including our bridges and buildings, airports, tunnels, ports, ferries, and bus terminal facilities.  The structural design group provides complete engineering design services and prepares preliminary and final contract documents for all phases of a project, from conceptual and final design, through construction.  This position plays a critical role in in-house design.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Principal Structural Engineer, the Staff Services Structural Engineer will be responsible for professional Structural Engineering design services for various Port Authority owned and operated facility structures. The successful candidate will develop and lead challenging and innovative structural designs and support activities in the preparation and delivery of the Engineering Department's structural focused workload in support of the Agency's capital projects and major work programs for a Facility in accordance with the Engineering Department's Quality Control Program and delivered in compliance with the approved schedule and budgets. Placement within the Structural design unit will be tailored to the successful candidate’s specific experience and interests in the field of structural design, and workload needs. 

Projects include engineering studies, including reports and analysis and design computations, and preparation of contract documents in accordance with the Agency’s project delivery process (i.e. Stages I to IV). 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Preparing and coordinating engineering reports, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for new facilities and for the repair of existing structures, including Bridges, Buildings, Tunnels and/or Waterfront facilities based on project workload.
• Developing project scope of work and structural design criteria.
• Coordination of design projects with other design disciplines, ensuring minimal disruption of facility operations, through staging and construction sequencing.
• Ensure that designs are coordinated with other disciplines and Line Department facilities through staging and construction sequencing, to minimize disruption of normal facility operations. 
• Review of consultant and contractor submittals and ensuring that consultant designs conform to the scope of work, codes and Port Authority Standards.
• Providing engineering support during construction and assisting the Principal Engineer with the overall professional development and motivation of all staff members.
• Coordinate and conduct field inspections related to design work and evaluate field conditions and structural deficiencies.
• Estimating remaining useful design life of structures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with concentration in Structural Engineering) from an ABET four-year accredited engineering college or university.
• Seven years of professional structural design experience, on both small scale and major design projects.  
• Design experience with bridges and/or building construction for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Working knowledge of local codes in the New York and New Jersey area including AASHTO Specifications for Highway Bridges, NYC Building Code, IBC code (NJ), UBC code and Unified Facilities Criteria, as well as ACI 318 AISC (steel construction manual), and demonstrated knowledge and education necessary to properly apply provisions of these codes.
• Proficient in the use of software applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and AutoCAD.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to attain one within 6 months of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong conceptualization, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills from experience in routine and large-scale transportation projects.
• Sound understanding of construction and engineering design principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
• Proficiency in preparing design reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in the use of software, including but not limited to, structural design (SAP, ETABS, STAAD, RISA, or similar), modeling (REVIT, or similar), and Microsoft Office suite.
• Structural inspection/field experience.
• Excellent presentation skills, including experience making presentations to staff and outside stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline design team.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills