Services Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing construction projects performed within facilities that make up the Port Authority's portfolio, including 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing construction projects performed within facilities that make up the Port Authority's portfolio, including 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.

• Reporting to the Chief, Quality Assurance Division, under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager, Construction Standards and Inspection Unit;
• 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 of five 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
• A Valid driver’s license is required

• 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
• Previous exposure to active construction site…