Principal Electrical Engineer – Electronics

Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a motivated Principal Electrical Engineer – Electronics to join their Electrical Engineering design unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division. This team supports planning and design for a wide range of transportation assets, including airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, rail systems, and bus terminals. The electrical design group provides engineering design services and prepares preliminary and final documents for the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical electrical and electronics assets. The Principal Electrical Engineer – Electronics will be responsible for electronic and communication system design services for Port Authority facilities, directing, advising, performing, guiding, and leading activities related to electronics, communication, and radio systems. This includes managing resources, prioritizing work, and delivering projects within scope, budget, and schedule. The role involves working with various integrated systems such as CCTV Surveillance, Security Systems (Access Control, Intrusion Detection), Analog and Digital Communications, Public Address Systems, Alarm Monitoring, and Radio Systems (Land/Mobile, ERRCS, Dispatch Consoles, Simulcast, Digital Trunked, Microwave, Wireless).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering with sufficient exposure to Industrial Electronics and Communications Systems
A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in professional engineering design and support services with focus on electronic and communication systems design and technical specification writing for commercial and industrial facilities.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New York and/or New Jersey
Demonstrated and working knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
Proven ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines.
Demonstrated experience in problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution skills to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated design experience must include projects with multiple systems with networked architectures, Integrated CCTV Surveillance, Integrated Security including Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Analog Communications including copper and/or fiber optic infrastructure, Digital communications with various networking and other protocols, Alarm Monitoring and Control systems and Radio Systems.
Relevant reliability and sizing calculations, preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications and construction estimates.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
Proficient in the use of software applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related engineering field

Responsibilities

Supervise and review the preparation of Contract Documents for design-bid-build (DBB) contracts, including drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.
Lead teams of electronic engineers in producing biddable and constructible Contract Documents to meet client requirements within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Supervise and review the preparation of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) Documents for design-build (DB) contracts, including Requirements and Provisions for Work (RPW), Conceptual Design Drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
Lead electronic engineers in producing biddable RFP documents to meet client requirements within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Supervise and review preliminary conceptual design work and planning documents for Capital Projects and Major Work Programs.
Provide the Client Department with design alternatives and associated costs for future planning and funding of projects.
Review preliminary and detailed cost estimates and schedules, design criteria for new construction of electronic and communication projects, and designs for the alteration of existing electronic and communication systems and communication infrastructure.
Review criteria including communication protocols, tolerances, dimensions, shapes and sizes, and determine the properties required in materials and feasible construction methods.
Provide guidance and direction in Engineering design, including technical analysis and associated economic studies, and make recommendations.
Ensure technical integrity, safety, efficient operation, maintainability, and sound economics of the projects.
Ensure that projects are coordinated with other disciplines, Line Department facilities, and outside entities.
Minimize disruption of normal facility operations.
Manage staff to ensure design services meet quality standards and the Quality Control Program.
Manage staff participation in the witnessing of system acceptance testing and field commissioning, including startup and troubleshooting of Electrical/Electronic systems.
Ensure technical integrity, code and standards compliance, efficient operation, maintainability, and minimum downtime of the systems.
Manage Call-In Consultant Agreements, supervising and directing staff in the preparation of Scopes of Work and design criteria for all projects involving consultants.
Audit consultant’s design and work progress, ensuring designs conform to Scope of Work, applicable codes, Port Authority Design Standards, and are delivered on-time and within budget.
Provide technical assistance to facilities, ensuring designs ensure safe and reliable operation.
Develop Design Criteria and design guidelines for electronic design consultants for all projects.
Manage Call-In Consultants, Engineers, and CAD personnel in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and estimates.
Review the writing of specifications for material, equipment, and construction methods and conformance to codes and standards.
Investigate and make recommendations on the type, terms, and conditions of construction contracts.
Act as the primary contact with the Line Department and provide expert advice on infrastructure needs, and capital and operating programs development.
Confer with facility personnel and other departments on suggested revisions in contract provisions and material specifications and incorporate improvements in final contracts.
Provide guidance and direction in answering questions of bidders regarding contract provisions.
Ensure that Port Authority facilities are designed in accordance with the most advanced technology available.
Maintain knowledge of current technology and equipment in all relevant areas for electronic and communication systems.
Provide effective guidance and supervision to assigned staff, review staff, implement development plans, and provide or arrange training of assigned staff.