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Automotive Engineer, Operations Services Department

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Description

About the Role

The Operation Services Department (OSD) is the primary provider of maintenance and operational support for all lines of business within the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Operations Services Department is seeking an Automotive Engineer for the Central Automotive Division. The Automotive Engineer will provide technical support under the supervision of the Supervisor, Automotive Engineering.

The position will be primarily located at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City New Jersey. Field work and travel to vendor plants may be required.

The w ork hours will primarily be 8 am to 4 pm .

This role requires the ability to pass appropriate background checks to qualify for and maintain access to Secure Areas.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and preparation of procurement documents for the Authority’s fleet of specialized automotive equipment and other units.
  • Work with the Supervisor Automotive Engineering, CAD Management, S hop S upervisors and other Automotive Engineers in all aspects of acquiring new fleet vehicles . This includ es collaborating with end users, preparing competitive bid ( RFI and RFP ) documents, analyzing bids , recommending purchase s , participating in pre-production meetings with vendors , factory and acceptance inspections, approving vendor payments, and other responsibilities associated with vehicles or equipment.
  • P rovide engineering support in analyzing and inspecting failures and/or defects in engineering design and manufacturing of vehicles in the field.
  • R esponsible for data collection and analy sis. This includes the preparation of detailed reports.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts to improve production time .

Minimum Qualification s

  • Bachelor’s degree in automotive , m echanical, i ndustrial, or similar e ngineering discipline.
  • At least 1 year of experience with duties related to fleet engineering, maintenance, or automotive design.
  • Valid Class D (NJ Basic or equal) Driver’s License with a demonstrated safe driving history.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with DOT, NY & NJ Motor Vehicle regulations including size and weight limitations and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • Must be able to pass the required background checks and qualify for access to Secure Areas.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with a wide range of staff and stakeholders.
  • Able to work well under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Excellent written communications skills.
  • Experience in Project Management and/or Contract Administration.
  • Knowledge of the Authority’s procurement process .
  • Membership in Professional Societies such as NFPA, ASME, SAE or other organizations involved in standards setting

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 73,658 Midpoint: $ 95,742 Maximum: $ 117,832

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Salary : $73,658 - $117,832

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