Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Civil Engineers at the Port Authority work on a diverse set of iconic infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Civil Engineer, the Principal Engineer-Civil will be primarily responsible for supervising technical staff performing engineering design. Areas of design include airfields, roadway geometrics, freight and passenger rail, pavement design and management, utilities and/or stormwater management.
The successful candidate will apply their experience to deliver a wide range of projects while mentoring and supervising assigned staff.
Responsibilities also include:
• Direct a team of engineering professionals and manage internal resources to deliver drawings, calculations, specifications, estimates and reports.
• Apply the Authority’s guidelines as well as codes and standards like FAA Circulars, AASHTO and AREMA. Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews for conformance to those codes and standards.
• Provide innovative ideas to solve complex issues, save cost and accelerate delivery.
• Work with the Authority’s Project Management and Line Department teams to determine scope, schedule and design budget for projects.
• Provide Line Departments with design alternatives and associated costs for planning and funding of future projects. Act as a primary technical contact for Line Departments.
• Coordinate civil design with other Engineering Department disciplines like electrical, structural, mechanical, traffic, and environmental.
• When workload exceeds assigned staff capabilities, procure external consultant services to deliver projects. Prepare scope of work, solicit proposals, critically review proposals, negotiate cost, and ensure schedule/budget compliance. Audit deliverables for compliance with Authority guidelines and standards.
• Participate in and/or conduct meetings. Perform field surveys and inspections as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
• Minimum of 12 years professional engineering experience in design and maintenance/rehabilitation strategies for pavements, utilities, geometric design, airfield design, trackwork, and stormwater management.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York or State of New Jersey.
• Experience supervising professional technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations and conflict resolution skills to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate strong conceptualization, problem solving, and decision-making skills from experience in directing, and managing both routine and complex civil infrastructure programs and projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
• Effective oral, including experience in making presentations, and written communication skills commensurate with the supervisory responsibilities of the position.
• Experience in engineering large complex infrastructure design projects.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FAA Advisory Circulars and similar standards or guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a driver’s license within 6 months.
DESIRED
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
• Masters degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.
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