Basic Purpose of Position:  

This position is responsible for the management of DRPA’s most complex and challenging capital

improvement projects, and provides engineering consultation services in direct support of DRPA operating departments (Bridges and PATCO). The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership and guidance to engineering staff, and assists Engineering Department Management in the development of technical criteria, policies and procedures governing capital improvements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

1.

Manages  all  aspects  of  capital  project  delivery  from  planning  and  design  to  final

construction and final project acceptance.

2.

Oversees outside consultants and provides effective design and construction management for large and complex projects to achieve safe, reliable and convenient transportation systems for bridge commuters, transit patrons. 

3.

Takes a leadership role and acts as a subject matter expert in a core technical area (e.g.structural, transit, port) receiving external as well as internal expert recognition.

4.

Provides quality control and constructability reviews of plans and specifications.

5.

Is actively involved in self development opportunities such as continuing education in a

specialized area or obtaining additional certifications (e.g. CEU’s).

6.

Assists Engineering Department management in defining and developing a program of work

for future capital improvements.

7.

Provides design, technical consultation, professional supervision and inspection services as

required in support of operating department; manage biennial bridge inspections; prioritize, design, schedule and monitor rehabilitation/repair deficient bridge components identified

during biennial inspections.

8.

Identifies, budgeting and scheduling of major capital projects related to DRPA core

facilities; This effort is collective and involves the prioritization of projects by a consensus

of engineering senior management and staff.

9.

Provides enforcement, interpretation and clarification of construction project plans and

specifications; observe construction work progress; conduct progress meetings; evaluate contractor submittals, shop drawings, schedules and performance; review, preparation and recommendation of change orders and contractor pay estimates; review of inspection reports; evaluate  and  resolve  unforeseen  field  conditions,  contractor  claims  and  construction problems; maintain and finalize as-built documents.

10.

Evaluates and determines design criteria, alternatives and end product functions and goals; provide design directives and decisions; formulate, develop, prepare and/or perform quality control reviews of contract plans, specifications and bid documents including development of technical and project specific requirements; conduct periodic progress meetings; administer, monitor, direct, examine and manage the consultant’s entire work effort, budget and work product and approve payment requests, establish quantities and methods of payment; prepare and track schedule and cost estimates; conduct pre-bid meetings and address contractor inquiries; review and evaluate contractor bids, qualifications and references; develop recommendation documents for DRPA Board approval and assist in awarding construction contracts.

11.

Establishes scope of work, schedule and purpose of consultant services; prepare task orders advertisements; investigate, develop and prepare detailed written Request for Proposals and task orders; perform review and evaluation of consultant qualifications, technical proposals and conduct interviews for ranking and selection; prepare cost estimates; review and negotiate price proposals; prepare recommendation documents for DRPA Board approval; prepare written consultant agreement and coordinate execution.

12.

Administers, monitors, oversees and manages consultant field inspections of bridge and underwater elements; coordinate traffic control and access requirements; perform detailed review and evaluation of consultant inspection reports; develop, prioritize and monitor repair, rehabilitation and upgrade programs for in-house maintenance forces and develop construction documents for repairs by outside contractors in response to deficiencies identified; generate status reports to track repairs. Interface with government agencies, private entities, PATCO, DRPA Legal Division, Office of Business Development and Equal Opportunity and Bridge Division.

13.

Provides technical leadership and guidance to engineering staff. Assist in the development

of Senior Engineers, Associate Engineers and other engineering staff.

14.

Performs preliminary engineering studies; develop preliminary project definitions and scope;

develop preliminary cost estimates and schedules; perform life-cycle cost and cost-benefit studies of potential improvement projects; prepare costs for inclusion in facility capital

budget development.  Establishes project objectives, identifies potential solutions and analyzes associated costs, benefits and risks.  Solicits input from other DRPA divisions, outside agencies and consultants regarding operational, economic, regulatory and public impact issues related to capital projects. 

15.

Facilitates communication, document and decision flow by providing and/or obtaining

information vital to successful planning, start-up, execution and completion of project.

16.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required

training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required

personal protective equipment.

17.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Professional Engineer’s License issued by the State of New Jersey and/or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering experience with extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in the design and construction of highway, bridge, transit, and port facilities.
• Five (5) years’ experience with managing large scale projects for DRPA or of a similar nature.
• Experience working with personal computer software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.

How Often:  (check the appropriate box)

Occasionally          =   Less than 1/3 of the time

Frequently             =   From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Constantly             =   More than 2/3 of the time

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?

None

Occas

Freq

Const

X

Normal office situation

X

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Risk of radiation

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job.

X

Very Quiet Conditions

X

Quiet Conditions

X

Moderate Noise

X

Loud Noise

X

Very Loud Noise

PHYSICAL EFFORT

How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?

None

Occas

Freq

Const

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Climb or balance

X

Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction

X

Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Talk or good hearing

X

Taste or smell substances worked with on the job

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted?  If so, how much and how often?

X

Lifts weight or exerts force up to 10 pounds

X

Lifts weight or exerts force of 11 to 25 pounds

X

Lifts weight or exerts force of 26 to 50 pounds

X

Lifts weight or exerts force of 51 to 100 pounds

X

Lifts weight or exerts force more than 100 pounds

Select the specific vision requirements of this job.

X

Close vision

X

Distance vision

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

X

Ability to adjust focus