Structural Engineer

PACO Group•New Jersey, NJ

13d•$70 - $80

About The Position

PACO Group is seeking an experienced, licensed Structural Engineer to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Engineering Department, Quality Assurance Division, Design Standards Unit (DSU). The engineer will review structural and geotechnical design submissions, assess compliance with applicable building codes and Port Authority technical standards, and coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews for tenant construction and capital improvement projects at Port Authority facilities. The role includes evaluating drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and supporting documents; identifying deficiencies and preparing actionable review comments; coordinating reviews across engineering disciplines; and tracking submissions, revisions, comments, and resolutions. The engineer will also serve as a technical liaison among Port Authority facilities, tenants, Architects/Engineers of Record, and internal reviewers, and will support DSU management in maintaining consistent review standards and timely processing. The good-faith compensation range is $70–$80 per hour. Eligible employees may receive the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering concentration, or in Civil/Structural Engineering.
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 engineering codes, design practices, and structural systems.
Demonstrated understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles related to the design and construction of buildings, transportation infrastructure, and associated facilities.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and engineering review procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical review comments, correspondence, and formal memoranda.
Ability to coordinate effectively with tenants, facility representatives, engineering consultants, and multidisciplinary technical reviewers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and ability and willingness to learn electronic submission, document management, and project tracking platforms.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with PANYNJ, public transportation agencies, airport facilities, tunnels, terminals, or other major transportation infrastructure.
Experience reviewing Tenant Alteration Applications (TAA), construction documents, design audits, or engineering permit submissions.
Familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC), applicable New York and New Jersey building codes, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC standards, and relevant geotechnical design criteria.
Experience reviewing structural calculations, geotechnical reports, building code compliance, and construction document submissions, ideally in public agency or transportation facility environments.
Experience evaluating structural foundations, retaining structures, support-of-excavation systems, and structural modifications to existing facilities.
Proficiency with SharePoint, Trimble e-Builder, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable engineering and document management platforms.
Experience conducting multidisciplinary design reviews and coordinating with Architects and Engineers of Record.
Familiarity with public agency design standards, quality assurance procedures, and technical document control.

Responsibilities

Review structural and geotechnical design documents submitted through Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Design Audit processes.
Evaluate engineering drawings, structural calculations, geotechnical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
Verify compliance with applicable building codes, structural design requirements, Port Authority technical standards, and established engineering practices.
Assess structural systems, foundations, loading conditions, and geotechnical considerations for building construction, alterations, and infrastructure improvements.
Identify technical deficiencies, inconsistencies, and noncompliant design elements, and prepare clear, actionable review comments.
Coordinate structural and geotechnical reviews with other engineering disciplines, including architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection reviewers, as applicable.
Assign and track technical reviews to facilitate timely processing of TAA and Design Audit submissions.
Consolidate multidisciplinary review comments and prepare formal technical memoranda for Port Authority departments and facilities.
Monitor outstanding review comments, revised submissions, and resolution of technical issues.
Download, organize, and perform preliminary assessments of electronic TAA submissions and supporting construction documents.
Review submission packages for completeness and coordinate required technical evaluations.
Maintain accurate documentation of project submissions, review status, technical comments, and approvals.
Use Port Authority document management and project tracking systems to support efficient review workflows.
Serve as a technical liaison between Port Authority facilities, tenants, Architects/Engineers of Record, and internal engineering reviewers.
Participate in technical review meetings to discuss design deficiencies, clarify requirements, and facilitate resolution of outstanding comments.
Communicate engineering findings, code interpretations, and technical recommendations clearly and professionally.
Support the DSU Manager and Assistant Manager in maintaining consistent technical review standards and timely project processing.
Complete accurate and timely structural and geotechnical reviews in accordance with Port Authority requirements.
Maintain consistent application of applicable engineering codes and technical standards.
Facilitate coordination and resolution of multidisciplinary review comments.
Maintain organized, complete, and traceable project review records.
Support timely processing of TAA and Design Audit submissions while maintaining engineering quality and compliance.