Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance - Structural Integrity

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Division (QAD), Manager of Structural Integrity and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager of Structural Integrity, the selected candidate will serve as a Task Leader in the QAD Structural Integrity Unit, providing technical support to the unit's Project Managers on multiple inspection projects of various structures such as buildings, tunnels, bridges, and waterfronts at all of the Port Authority facilities. This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the office at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Audit consultants performing facility condition surveys and biennial inspection of bridges and tunnels.
• Respond to and evaluate immediate structural deficiencies at all Port Authority facilities.
• Perform technical reviews of condition survey reports and biennial bridge and tunnel inspection reports.
• Review condition survey project proposals.
• Prepare condition survey cost estimates.
• Maintain and update the Structural Integrity Database (SID) for condition survey report data, immediate actions and priority repairs.
• Attend nighttime and/or weekend inspections as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of specific condition inspection and design experience of various types of structures.
• Familiarity with New York State, New Jersey state and FHWA requirements for biennial inspection of bridges and tunnels and familiarity with various other codes including AASHTO specifications.
• Ability to respond to emergency structural situations.
• Possess valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license in New York and/or New Jersey.
• Completion of Bridge Inspection Training Courses: NHI 130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges), NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher.
• Completion of Tunnel Inspection Training Course: NHI Course No. 130110 (Tunnel Safety Inspection ).
• Experience in bridge and/or building repair design.
• Ability to assess inspection findings, effectively reach a sound conclusion and recommend repairs.
• Be physically fit to climb various types of structures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD, etc.

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.

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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): Jersey City, NJ

Job ID: Port_Authority-16654495

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-26T23:47:00