Description
design development
contract drawings
technical audits
utility liaison
specification standards
electrification research
The electrical engineering unit delivers design services and prepares preliminary and final documents for the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical electrical and electronic assets. It operates within a multidisciplinary engineering department that includes other design professionals.
- Serve as subject‑matter expert on electrical and electronics design, advising senior executives.
- Direct conceptual, preliminary, and final design development for all electrical projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule compliance.
- Manage resources, prioritize assignments, and oversee production of design documents.
- Lead creation of innovative, sustainable, resilient, and cost‑effective designs meeting codes and standards.
- Sign off on in‑house electrical engineering contract drawings.
- Conduct high‑level technical audits of consultant‑led projects.
- Develop standardized contract specifications, detail standards, design guidelines, and tenant construction review manuals.
- Act as primary liaison with regional electrical utility companies.
- Chair the High‑Tension Electrical Board to establish administrative rules and certify operators.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and development of a staff of 40+ engineers and support personnel.
- Drive electrification initiatives by researching and recommending sustainable technologies to achieve net‑zero goals.
Requirements
pe license
bachelor's
15 years
leadership
code knowledge
problem solving
The Port Authority seeks a seasoned electrical engineer to serve as Chief Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Office of the Chief of Design and collaborating closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, utility stakeholders, and senior executives. The Chief Electrical Engineer directs all electrical engineering services for capital and operating programs and provides expert guidance across aviation, tunnels, bridges, terminals, PATH, WTC, and port departments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer license in New York and New Jersey.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive electrical engineering design experience, including high, medium, and low voltage distribution, lighting, and communications systems.
- Proven ability to lead and prioritize multi‑disciplinary assignments and manage a staff of 15+ professionals.
- Strong problem‑solving, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational abilities.
- Experience leading project teams through design proposals, coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and senior‑staff briefings.
- Experience preparing scopes of work, design criteria, and auditing consultant designs.
- Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (desired).
- Deep understanding of electrical utility specifications and requirements (desired).
Benefits
The Port Authority offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options, and a professional environment that supports development. Salary ranges from $148,954 to $238,342, with remote work permitted up to one day per week, subject to operational needs.
Training + Development
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