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About the Role

Join one of the most diverse and innovative transportation design teams in the nation. At the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, we’re seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to support planning and design for a wide range of transportation assets, including airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, rail systems, and bus terminals. The electrical design group provides engineering design services and prepares preliminary and final documents for innovative planning, design, construction, and operation of the most critical electrical and electronics assets within the Port Authority facilities.

Responsibilities

Design of power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
Supervise technical staff and consultants in the preparation of engineering studies, master plans, preliminary and detailed system designs, design-build technical parameters and other design-build performance documents, contract drawings, technical specifications and construction cost estimates.
Evaluate project scopes and system concepts of operations, and develop design criteria.
Ensure quality and timeliness of completed budgets and schedules.
Review and approve system acceptance and commissioning test plans.
Provide technical advice and assistance to facility and other PA personnel in matters related to electrical engineering.
Audit engineering designs performed by consultants.
Lead project teams in the preparation of designs in accordance with the Agency’s project delivery process (i.e. Stages I to IV).
Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the preparation of electrical engineering designs including preparation of proposals, design coordination, schedule reporting, budget reporting and briefing senior staff.
Prepare preliminary & detailed design and estimates for construction of new electrical systems and for the alteration of existing structures and utility systems.
Review criteria including tolerances, dimensions, shapes and sizes, and determine the properties required in materials and feasible construction methods.
Develop preliminary conceptual design work and planning for Capital Projects and Major Work Programs.
Provide client departments with design alternatives and associated costs, for future planning and funding of projects.
Prepare biddable and constructible Contract Documents consisting of drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates to meet the requirements of the Client Department within budget and on schedule.
Oversee design team including consultant engineers, junior engineers and CAD personnel in the preparation of engineering drawings.
Perform engineering design, including technical analysis and associated economic studies and make recommendations.
Ensure that projects are coordinated with other design disciplines, Line Department facilities and outside entities (manufacturer’s representatives, utilities consulting engineers and contractors).
Audit consultant’s design and progress and confirm that consultant’s design conforms to scope of work, codes, Port Authority standards and cost is kept within budget.
Maintain knowledge of State-of-the-Art technology and equipment such as power distribution systems, microprocessor-based control systems, specialized systems such as Lighting, Fire Alarm, Security, UPS, variable speed drives, etc.
Participate in field commissioning, testing including startup and troubleshooting of Electrical systems and ensuring technical integrity, contract compliance, safety, efficient operation, maintainability, and minimum downtime of the systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in professional electrical engineering design work with primary experience in electrical systems design and specification writing for commercial and industrial facilities.
Proficient in preparing contract drawings such as power distribution single line, riser and interconnection diagrams, equipment layouts, plans, sections and standard details.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software applications.
Prior experience supervising professional and technical staff.
Valid driver's license.

Skills

Electrical systems design
Specification writing
Power distribution
Lighting systems
Fire alarm systems
Microsoft Office Suite
State-of-the-Art technology and equipment
Power analysis software (ETAP, EZ Power, SKM Systems Analysis)
Drafting tools (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit MEP)
Local, State and Federal codes
NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI standards

Location

4WTC

Work Type

Remote (maximum one day per week)
In-person collaboration

Experience Level

Senior
Ten (10) years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Desired)
Professional Engineer’s License in the State of New York or State of New Jersey (Desired)

Salary/Compensations

$110,474 - $176,748

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

About the Company

One of the most diverse and innovative transportation design teams in the nation.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey supports planning and design for a wide range of transportation assets, including airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, rail systems, and bus terminals.