Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - Design Standards Unit (DSU)

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.

Key Responsibilities
1. 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.
 

2. 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.
 

3. 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.
 

4. 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.
 

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications and Credentials--**Candidates must meet all requirements below at the time of submission. If you do not meet the requirements, please do not apply.
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering concentration, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
2. Professional Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York and/or New Jersey is required.
3. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of diverse professional experience involving building structural and geotechnical engineering codes, design practices, and structural systems.
4. Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of structural and geotechnical engineering principles related to the design and construction of buildings, transportation infrastructure, and associated facilities.
5. Code Compliance: Working knowledge of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and engineering review procedures.
6. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical review comments, correspondence, and formal memoranda.
7. Coordination: Ability to effectively coordinate with tenants, facility representatives, engineering consultants, and multidisciplinary technical reviewers.
8. Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability and willingness to learn electronic submission, document management, and project tracking platforms.
 

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with PANYNJ, public transportation agencies, airport facilities, tunnels, terminals, or other major transportation infrastructure.
- Experience reviewing Tenant Alteration Applications (TAA), construction documents, design audits, or engineering permit submissions.
- Familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC), applicable New York and New Jersey building codes, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC standards, and relevant geotechnical design criteria.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing structural calculations, geotechnical reports, building code compliance, and construction document submissions, ideally within public agency or transportation facility environments.
- Experience evaluating structural foundations, retaining structures, support-of-excavation systems, and structural modifications to existing facilities.
- Proficiency with SharePoint, Trimble e-Builder, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable engineering and document management platforms.
- Experience conducting multidisciplinary design reviews and coordinating with Architects and Engineers of Record.
- Familiarity with public agency design standards, quality assurance procedures, and technical document control.
 

Core Competencies
- Engineering Judgment: Ability to evaluate complex structural and geotechnical design submissions and identify potential code compliance and constructability concerns.
- Attention to Detail: Thorough and accurate review of engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Technical Communication: Ability to clearly document engineering findings and communicate technical requirements to diverse stakeholders.
- Organization and Prioritization: Effective management of multiple submissions, technical reviews, and competing deadlines.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, agency representatives, and external consultants.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving technical review comments and facilitating timely project processing.
Expected Performance Outcomes

The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Complete accurate and timely structural/geotechnical reviews in accordance with Port Authority requirements.
- Maintain consistent application of applicable engineering codes and technical standards.
- Facilitate efficient coordination and resolution of multidisciplinary review comments.
- Maintain organized, complete, and traceable project review records.
- Support timely processing of TAA and Design Audit submissions while maintaining engineering quality and compliance.
 

Compensation

The good-faith compensation range for this position is $70-$80 per hour. The final rate will be based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, certifications, technical expertise, and applicable client requirements.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PACO Group will not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive the following benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
 

EEO Diversity Statement

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce with diversity extending to the highest levels of the firm's management.