Senior Airport Engineer (Redevelopment)

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 100.256 - 160.394; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking a Senior Airport Planner/Architect/Engineer for its Aviation Planning team. The role involves transforming airports into world-class facilities, requiring expertise in aviation planning disciplines.

Responsibilities include overseeing airport simulation models, preparing capacity analyses, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders including the FAA. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with AutoCAD are essential for this position.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Experience in aviation facility planning and design.
• Experience preparing and delivering site plans, terminal or airport infrastructure layouts.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee airport simulation models.
• Review and direct technical work on airport planning projects.
• Prepare capacity analyses for airport facilities.

Conocimientos

Aviation facility planning and design

AutoCAD proficiency

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning

Herramientas

AutoCAD

GIS software

AviPlan

Revit

Descripción del empleo

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 planning disciplines: 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Minimum: $100,256 Midpoint: $130,318 Maximum: $160,394

Remote Work & 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.