Senior Airport Engineer (Redevelopment)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Senior Airport Planner/Architect/Engineer to advance airport planning across landside, terminal, and airside domains. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, FAA coordination, and developing ALP updates.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in a related field, aviation planning experience, and CAD/GIS proficiency, with master’s and licensure preferred. Hybrid work with remote one day per week supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Experience in aviation facility planning and design, including planning strategies and terminal/airport infrastructure assessments.
• Experience preparing site plans, terminal or airport infrastructure layouts, conceptual drawings, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and related CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Developing, overseeing, and analyzing airport simulation models (terminal and airside).
• Reviewing technical work for airport planning and redevelopment projects.
• Preparing capacity analyses for terminal, airside, and support facilities.
• Creating planning concepts and layouts using CAD and GIS.
• Preparing and delivering technical reports, studies, and briefs for stakeholders.
• Coordinating with FAA and other stakeholders on ALP updates and regulatory submissions.
• Developing site development plans and analyses for airport redevelopment initiatives.
• Providing technical planning support related to land use, zoning, and codes.
• Responding to stakeholder requests and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Traveling to Port Authority airports as needed.

Skills

Aviation planning

Stakeholder coordination

Technical reporting

CAD

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Architecture/Engineering/Urban Planning)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional licensure (NY/ NJ PE/RA, preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AviPlan

Revit

Airport simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

The Aviation Department is currently seeking a Senior Airport Planner/Architect/Engineer to join the Aviation Planning team that will help transform the Port Authority’s airports into world-class 21st Century airports. The successful candidate will have broad understanding in the following aviation planningdisciplines: landside, terminal and airside.

Responsibilities

• Developing, overseeing, and analyzing airport simulation models, including terminal and airside models.
• Reviewing, directing, and overseeing technical work associated with a wide variety of airport planning and redevelopment projects and initiatives.
• Preparing capacity analyses for airport facilities, including terminal, airside, and support facilities components.
• Developing planning concepts and alternative layouts utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and GIS software.
• Preparing and delivering technical reports, studies, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating with the FAA and other stakeholders regarding Airport Layout Plan (ALP) updates and related regulatory submissions.
• Developing site development plans and planning analyses to support airport redevelopment initiatives.
• Providing technical planning support related to airport operations, land use compatibility, airport zoning, planning standards, and applicable codes and criteria.
• Supporting stakeholder coordination efforts and responding in a timely manner to operational and project-related requests.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and operational stakeholders to advance airport planning initiatives.
• Traveling to all Port Authority airports, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• For internal applicants, candidates must meet all performance and attendance standards and have successfully completed all probationary periods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Experience in aviation facility planning and design, including the development of planning strategies, terminal planning analyses, and supporting airport infrastructure needs assessments.
• Experience preparing and delivering site plans, terminal or airport infrastructure functional layouts, conceptual drawings, and presentation materials.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and related computer-aided design software.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present information to stakeholders.
• Experience working independently to develop planning strategies, establish priorities, and manage multiple concurrent projects and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex airport planning challenges, resolve conflicts independently, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and contemporary approaches to world-class airport planning, design, and redevelopment.
• Experience with aviation planning and design software, including AviPlan, Revit, and airport simulation tools.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in New York and/or New Jersey preferred.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, including the FAA, and working within complex stakeholder environments.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.

The expected compensation range for this role is: Minimum: $100,256 Midpoint: $130,318 Maximum: $160,394

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