Engineer, Construction
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Newark, NJ · HybridJob$83–133K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Construction Engineer oversees civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical work to verify compliance with contract documents and coordinate construction with facility staff and stakeholders. The role is initially located at Newark Airport, with possible relocation to another Port Authority facility based on workload. It requires an engineering or architecture degree, four or more years of construction-focused engineering experience, and a valid driver’s license.
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About the Role
Reporting to the Resident Engineer or an Assistant Resident Engineer as a Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for various civil, structural, electrical or mechanical elements for verification of compliance with Contract documents. This role also requires coordination of such work with associated facility staff and other stakeholders in a manner to mitigate impacts to ongoing facility operations while advancing work as efficiently as possible to complete construction projects. The position will be located at Newark Airport, but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.
Responsibilities
Writing and filing daily field inspection reports for the purpose of tracking all Contract work and Extra work via various administrative mechanisms as well as any ongoing issues or points of interest deemed relevant by management.
Review of construction drawings and Contract documents proficiently.
Make field visits and perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance
Identifying extra work and preparing associated estimates and other necessary documentation is obtained in order to process change orders and lump sum conversions.
Assist with review of monthly Contractor invoices and processing of payment applications.
Assist with coordination of inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department Divisions to maintain effective progress and closeout of work.
Attend construction progress meetings and record and distribute progress meeting minutes and write memos at the direction of the Resident Engineer.
Ensure contractor compliance with approved Construction Submittals, SAR’s and RFI’s.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) or more years of experience as an Engineer with principal experience in construction.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check at high level to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures especially in a variety of construction types.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Trimble (E-Builder).
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
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
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, 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: $ 82,862 Midpoint: $ 107,710 Maximum: $ 132,574
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 based on business needs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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How this job compares
Set against the 801 open Construction Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$83–133K/yr
- US median$95–122K/yr397 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is close to the US median midpoint ($108K) — in the middle half of Construction Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Construction Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 801 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Kiewit147 open
- Shimmick54 open
- Bechtel Corporation42 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Construction Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (621 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 382 of the 801 open Construction Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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