Senior Engineer, Quality Associate

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 1 day/week

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks an experienced Fire Protection Auditor to audit fire and life-safety systems across its portfolio, including major facilities such as World Trade Center Campus, GW Bridge, tunnels, and PATH. The role emphasizes code compliance, inspection reporting, and close-out documentation.

You will lead field audits on large projects, review construction records, and assist in securing occupancy and completion approvals, while coordinating with multiple

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience with fire protection and life-safety systems in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with IBC/NYC Building Code/Uniform Construction Code/NFPA codes.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief, Quality Assurance Division, under the Unit Manager, Construction Standards and Inspection Unit.
• Lead field auditor on large-scale projects and post-construction inspections.
• Perform construction field audits/inspections for Port Authority contracts and tenant projects.
• Prepare/distribute inspection reports documenting non-conforming items.
• Provide written concurrence for permits to occupy/use and COF for Chief Engineer’s signature.
• Audit field records and contract documents, including Special Inspection Reports.
• Conduct post-construction inspections of Port Authority assets annually and distribute reports to stakeholders.
• Participate in close-out processes leading to time-sensitive documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Field auditing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Professional Engineering/Architectural License

Fire Protection Certifications (NICET/NFPA/ICC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing fire and life safety systems and installations for new construction projects within facilities that make up the Port Authority’s portfolio, including but not limited to the World Trade Center Campus, the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels and PATH. As part of the Fire Protection Unit, the candidate will be an integral part of ensuring code compliance and functionality of various types of fire and life safety systems, such as foam fire suppression systems, clean agent systems, fire pumps, deluge suppression systems, and complex fire alarms systems. The successful candidate will be exposed to several types of construction at varying facility types, such as airports, bus terminals, train stations, warehouses, and shipping ports.

Description

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing fire and life safety systems and installations for new construction projects within facilities that make up the Port Authority’s portfolio, including but not limited to the World Trade Center Campus, the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels and PATH. As part of the Fire Protection Unit, the candidate will be an integral part of ensuring code compliance and functionality of various types of fire and life safety systems, such as foam fire suppression systems, clean agent systems, fire pumps, deluge suppression systems, and complex fire alarms systems. The successful candidate will be exposed to several types of construction at varying facility types, such as airports, bus terminals, train stations, warehouses, and shipping ports.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief, Quality Assurance Division, under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager, Construction Standards and Inspection Unit


• Serve in the capacity of a lead field auditor on large-scale projects and post-construction inspections.


• Perform construction field audits/inspections for Port Authority construction contracts, tenant construction projects, and post-construction inspections


• Upon completion of scheduled acceptance inspections and testing of life-safety systems, the candidate will be required to prepare/distribute inspection reports in a timely manner, documenting any non-conforming items identified


• Provide written concurrence for the completed work to recommend the issuance of a Permit to Occupy or Use and a Certificate of Completion for the Chief Engineer’s signature


• Conduct audits of field records and contract documents, including Special Inspection Reports, for Port Authority contracts and tenant construction projects


• Conduct post-construction inspections of existing Port Authority assets on an annual basis and prepare/distribute inspection reports in a timely manner to all stakeholders.


• Directly involved in the close-out process leading to the issuance of time-sensitive documents.


• Supplementary departmental duties, as prescribed by the direct supervisor and/or manager, may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience with fire protection and life-safety systems as a designer, installer, and/or inspector on a variety of commercial construction projects


• Familiarity with various codes and regulations, including but not limited to IBC (NJ, NY, and NYC Editions), the NYC Building Code, the Uniform Construction Code, and NFPA


• Applicants must meet all agency mandated performance and attendance standards and must complete all applicable probationary periods


• Previous exposure to active construction site conditions, with the possibility of climbing high-level structures


• A Valid driver’s license is required

Desired Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university


• Professional Engineering/Architectural License


• Fire Protection Certifications, such as but not limited to the following: NICET, NFPA, ICC, or local jurisdictional licensing


• Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills


• Experience working in a team environment, with various types of stakeholders


• Proficient in using various types of computer programs, such as Microsoft Enterprise software, and other PC-related tasks

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.

Skills

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: $110,474 Midpoint: $143,613 Maximum: $176,748

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintain many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.