The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Principal Engineer to lead the Engineering Department's consultant services programs. This position plays a critical role in the planning, administration, and delivery of professional services programs that support the Agency's Capital Plan, Engineering operations, and other strategic initiatives. This position is Band (NRY) 4, within the Operations Division, located at 2 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ.
This is a critical leadership position within the Engineering Operations Division of the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Program Director, Professional Services Unit, the Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration and delivery of the Engineering Department's federal and non-federal consultant services programs.
The Senior Project Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing consultant service agreements and task order programs that provide engineering support across all Engineering divisions. These programs are essential to delivering the Agency's Capital Plan, supporting Engineering operations, and advancing other high-priority initiatives.
The successful candidate will serve as the Engineering Department's subject matter expert for consultant services program administration and task order workflows, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the procurement and program lifecycle. The Senior Project Engineer will also support program strategy, procurement planning, budget oversight, and compliance with authorized program funding, agreement limitations, and task order requirements.
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.
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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: $135,018 Midpoint: $175,530 Maximum: $216,034
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.
For over 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.
Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it.
If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo.
We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.
