Staff Services Engineer, Fire Protection

Job overview

Staff Services Engineer, Fire Protection is an onsite role in Jersey City, NJ. The posting gives an expected compensation range of $97,318–$155,714, with a midpoint of $126,522. The role is part of the Port Authority's Fire Protection Unit and supports fire and life-safety systems across its facilities. The engineer audits construction and tenant projects and inspects life-safety systems to verify code compliance and functionality. Inspection findings, records, and recommendations support safe facility operations and the close-out process for construction work.

What you'll do

• Perform construction field audits and inspections for Port Authority contracts and tenant projects
• conduct acceptance testing and post-construction inspections of life-safety systems
• prepare and distribute inspection reports documenting nonconforming items
• audit field records and contract documents
• provide written concurrence recommending permits and certificates
• support time-sensitive project close-out.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff services engineer

fire protection

life-safety systems

construction inspections

code compliance

fire alarms

fire pumps

port authority

jersey city nj

remote up to one day weekly

$97,318–$155,714 expected range

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package
• details are available through the employer's benefits information.

Why this role

The position permits remote work up to one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

About the employer

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs. Sector: 92.