Senior Engineer, Quality Associate

About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing fire and life safety systems and installations for new construction projects within facilities that make up the Port Authority’s portfolio, including but not limited to 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.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief, Quality Assurance Division, under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager, Construction Standards and Inspection Unit
Serve in the capacity of a lead field auditor on large-scale projects and post-construction inspections.
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 Qualifications
Minimum of seven 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
Previous exposure to active construction site conditions, with the possibility of climbing high-level structures
A Valid driver’s license is required
Desired Qualifications