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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance - Structural Integrity in Jersey City, New Jersey
Description
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Division, Manager of Structural Integrity and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager of Structural Integrity, the selected candidate will serve as a Task Leader on multiple projects. As a Task Leader, the successful candidate will respond to and evaluate immediate structural deficiencies at all Port Authority facilities; audit consultants performing facility condition surveys and biennial inspection of bridges; perform technical reviews of condition survey reports and biennial bridge and tunnel inspection reports; review condition survey proposals, prepare condition survey cost estimates, maintain and update the database for condition survey reports, immediate actions and priority repairs. On occasion, the selected candidate may need to attend nighttime or weekend-scheduled inspections as needed.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Five or more years of specific condition inspection and design experience of various types of structures.
Ability to assess inspection findings, effectively reach a sound conclusion and recommend repairs.
Experience in bridge and/or building repair design.
Ability to climb various types of structures.
Familiarity with New York State, New Jersey state and FHWA requirements for biennial inspection of bridges and tunnels and familiarity with various other codes including AASHTO specifications.
Possess valid driver’s license.
Ability to be on call to respond to emergency structural situations.
Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills are essential.
Desired:
Professional Engineering license in NY and/or NJ State
Completion of Bridge Inspection Training Courses: NHI 130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges), NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher
Completion of Tunnel Inspection Training Course: NHI Course No. 130110 (Tunnel Safety Inspection )
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.
Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD, etc.
REQNUMBER: 61589