Staff Services Engineer Quality Assurance

Port Authority of NY & NJ • Jersey City, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 position is located at 2 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, NJ. The selected candidate’s responsibilities include the following:

Requirements

• 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 and effectiveness in written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license in N ew Y ork and/or N ew J ersey.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and evaluate immediate structural deficiencies at all Port Authority facilities .
• Perform Technical reviews of Condition Survey Reports and Biennial Inspection Reports.
• Perform field audits on Consultants performing structural inspection.
• Prepare cost estimates for inspection projects.
• Review and evaluate inspection project proposals .
• Help maintain and update the Structural Integrity Database (SID).
• Attend nighttime and/or weekend inspections as needed.

Benefits

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees