Structural Engineer

PACO Group is seeking an experienced, licensed Structural Engineer to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Engineering Department, Quality Assurance Division, Design Standards Unit (DSU). The selected professional will be responsible for reviewing structural and geotechnical engineering design submissions, evaluating compliance with applicable building codes and Port Authority technical standards, and coordinating multidisciplinary technical reviews for tenant construction and capital improvement projects at Port Authority facilities.

• Structural and Geotechnical Design Review
  • Review structural and geotechnical design documents submitted through the Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Design Audit processes.
  • Evaluate engineering drawings, structural calculations, geotechnical reports, specifications, and supporting technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
  • Verify compliance with applicable building codes, structural design requirements, Port Authority technical standards, and established engineering practices.
  • Assess structural systems, foundations, loading conditions, and geotechnical considerations associated with building construction, alterations, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Identify technical deficiencies, inconsistencies, and noncompliant design elements; prepare clear, actionable review comments.
• Multidisciplinary Review Coordination
  • Coordinate structural and geotechnical reviews with other engineering disciplines, including architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection reviewers, as applicable.
  • Assign and track technical reviews to facilitate timely processing of TAA and Design Audit submissions.
  • Consolidate multidisciplinary review comments and prepare formal technical memoranda for distribution to Port Authority departments and facilities.
  • Monitor outstanding review comments, revised submissions, and resolution of technical issues.
• Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Design Audit Processing
  • Download, organize, and perform preliminary assessments of electronic TAA submissions and supporting construction documents.
  • Review submission packages for completeness and coordinate required technical evaluations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of project submissions, review status, technical comments, and approvals.
  • Utilize Port Authority document management and project tracking systems to support efficient review workflows.
• Technical Coordination and Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as a technical liaison between Port Authority facilities, tenants, Architects/Engineers of Record, and internal engineering reviewers.
  • Participate in technical review meetings to discuss design deficiencies, clarify requirements, and facilitate resolution of outstanding comments.
  • Communicate engineering findings, code interpretations, and technical recommendations clearly and professionally.
  • Support the DSU Manager and Assistant Manager in maintaining consistent technical review standards and timely project processing.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering concentration, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Professional Licensure:
  Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York and/or New Jersey is required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum five (5) years of diverse professional experience involving building structural and geotechnical engineering codes, design practices, and structural systems.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Demonstrated understanding of structural and…