What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer position at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey?
Description
About the Role
Report ing to the Manager, Design Standards Unit, Quality Assurance Division, Engineering Department and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager, the role for a successful candidate will be a senior mechanical/plumbing engineer, responsible for reviewing mechanical/plumbing design documentation for tenant and capital projects at Port Authority facilities to compliance with applicable construction codes, Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM), and Port Authority technical standards.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Design Standards Unit Manager and the Assistant Manager, the selected candidate (Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer) will be responsible for :
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
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains 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.
About the Role
Report ing to the Manager, Design Standards Unit, Quality Assurance Division, Engineering Department and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager, the role for a successful candidate will be a senior mechanical/plumbing engineer, responsible for reviewing mechanical/plumbing design documentation for tenant and capital projects at Port Authority facilities to compliance with applicable construction codes, Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM), and Port Authority technical standards.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Design Standards Unit Manager and the Assistant Manager, the selected candidate (Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer) will be responsible for :
- D ownlo ading the electronic Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and design audit (redevelopment capital work) submissions
- A nalyze and review mechanical/plumbing drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and specifications for completeness with applicable mechanical/plumbing codes and the Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM), and Port Authority technical standards.
- C oordinate the review comments from others technical disciplines
- P repare memoranda for transmitting comments to the Port Authority facilities
- S upervise engineers in specific technical discipline
- M eet and discuss non-compliance items with tenant’s design consultants (AOR) for resolution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Ten or more years of experience in mechanical/plumbing/energy design and code analysis.
- Professional Engineer’s license in State of New York and/or New Jersey
- Familiarity with the building codes in the City of New York, the State of New York, and the State of New Jersey, and familiarity with other applicable construction codes, ASHRAE Standards, and ASME Standards.
- Proper understanding of mechanical/plumbing engineering disciplines related to building design and construction of transportation and related facilities
- Demonstrate experience in working independently, and skills in problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to guide technical staff performing engineering review for code compliance.
- Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
- Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.
- Comprehensive computer skills, proficient in MS Suite, and ability & interest to learn various in-house and external software (Share Point, Trimble, Adobe Reader, etc.
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
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains 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.
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