Structural Engineer – Design Review & Quality Assurance

Armand Corporation•Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a PE license to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Engineering Department, Quality Assurance Division, Design Standards Unit. The selected candidate will review structural and geotechnical design documents for Tenant Alteration Applications (TAA) and design audit projects involving Port Authority facilities. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and Port Authority technical requirements. The engineer will work with engineering disciplines, project stakeholders, and Port Authority personnel to facilitate timely and accurate design reviews. Work may be performed onsite and/or remotely, as directed by the client. Armand Corporation is a construction and program management consulting firm providing professional services in support of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering concentration, or equivalent civil-structural engineering education.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York and/or New Jersey.
At least five years of diverse professional experience involving building structural and geotechnical codes, systems, and engineering practices.
Strong understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles as they relate to the design and construction of transportation facilities and related buildings.
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical review comments and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with tenants, facility representatives, engineers, and internal technical reviewers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn document management and engineering review platforms, including SharePoint, Trimble, and e-Builder.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transportation agencies, public infrastructure owners, or large institutional facilities.
Familiarity with building code compliance reviews, design quality assurance, or technical design audits.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering reviews.
Previous experience with tenant alteration or facility modification projects.

Responsibilities

Review structural and geotechnical design submissions for compliance with applicable building codes and Port Authority technical standards.
Evaluate engineering drawings, structural and geotechnical calculations, specifications, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
Review Tenant Alteration Applications and design audit submissions for completeness and technical compliance.
Identify design deficiencies, code discrepancies, and areas requiring clarification or corrective action.
Coordinate review comments with other engineering and technical disciplines.
Prepare technical memoranda documenting review findings and recommendations.
Participate in meetings with tenant architects, engineers of record, and other stakeholders to resolve technical comments.
Coordinate the assignment of technical disciplines for multidisciplinary code reviews.
Communicate with Port Authority facilities and internal departments to facilitate the review and approval process.
Maintain accurate review records and support efficient processing of design submissions.