Senior Civil Engineer

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide engineering design services for complex projects in highway, site, drainage, utilities, and rail domains. The role includes leading design teams, preparing reports and drawings in AutoCAD, and ensuring compliance with standards such as AASHTO and FAA guidelines.

Candidates should have a NY or NJ PE license, 8+ years in civil infrastructure design, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum eight years of professional civil infrastructure design experience.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D software.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering assignments.
• Experience in problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating design with consultants.
• Professional Engineer’s License in NY or NJ.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design services conforming to standards and codes.
• Prepare contract documents with drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develop scope of work and budget for projects.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on design approaches.
• Perform site inspections at Agency facilities.
• Prepare RFP scope of work and cost estimates for consultants.
• Oversee design team including consultants and CAD personnel.
• Lead planning for Capital Projects and Major Work Programs.

Skills

Civil 3D

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

PE License NY/NJ

Valid driver’s license

Stakeholder coordination

Civil infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority’s airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region. The Civil & Environmental Engineering unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division, located at 4 World Trade Center, serves a unique role within the Port Authority by providing engineering planning and design services throughout the Agency with close coordination with external stakeholders, including Federal, State, and local transportation and regulatory agencies.

The Senior Civil Engineer (NRY 3) will be responsible for providing Engineering design services for complex projects. Technical areas include one or more of the following civil subsets: highway/roadway design, site design, hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, utilities, airside design, passenger rail or freight rail design. The Senior Civil Engineer will prepare reports, design documents, and drawings in AutoCAD. The Senior Civil Engineer will serve as technical lead on assigned projects.

The successful candidate will apply working knowledge of AASHTO, NJDEP/NYDEC stormwater, AREMA, FAA and/or similar standards or guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality civil engineering design services conforming to applicable design standards, guidelines and codes.


• Prepare contract documents consisting of drawings, technical specifications and construction cost estimates. Produce biddable and constructible contract drawings meeting the scope.


• Prepare the civil engineering scope of work and budget for projects or studies.


• Provide guidance and direction to junior staff in engineering design approach and civil infrastructure.


• Perform site inspections at the Agency’s facilities.


• Prepare RFP scope of work and independent staff cost estimate for professional Engineering services to be performed by a consultant


• Development of preliminary conceptual design work and planning for Capital Projects and Major Work Programs. Providing the client departments with design alternatives and associated costs, for future planning and funding of projects.


• Overseeing design team including consultant engineers, junior engineers and CAD personnel in the preparation of engineering drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.


• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional engineering experience in design for civil infrastructure. including any of the following: airfields, stormwater and sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, roadway design, pavements, or trackwork


• Working knowledge in Civil 3D software application


• Proven ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multi-disciplinary engineering assignments


• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently and independently


• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams in the preparation of engineering designs, including preparation of proposals, design coordination, schedule reporting, budget reporting and briefing senior staff.


• Experience in preparing scope of work and design criteria for all projects involving consultants and auditing of consultants’ design and progress.


• Professional Engineer’s License in the State of New York or the State of New Jersey.


• Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering college or university.


• Working knowledge of guidelines and standards such as, but not limited to, FAA circulars, AASHTO or AREMA


• Proven ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments across multiple disciplines.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.


• Proficiency in preparing contract documents, drawings and technical specifications.


• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.


• Proficient in the use of software applications Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Proficiency in performing civil calculations for large-scale projects.

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

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates 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

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 based on business needs.