**Description** **About the Role** The Aviation Department is currently seeking a Senior Airport Planner/Architect/Engineer to join the Aviation Planning team that will help transform the Port Authority's airports into world-class 21st Century airports. The successful candidate will have broad understanding in the following aviation planning disciplines: landside, terminal and airside. **Responsibilities** + Developing, overseeing, and analyzing airport simulation models, including terminal and airside models. + Reviewing, directing, and overseeing technical work associated with a wide variety of airport planning and redevelopment projects and initiatives. + Preparing capacity analyses for airport facilities, including terminal, airside, and support facilities components. + Developing planning concepts and alternative layouts utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and GIS software. + Preparing and delivering technical reports, studies, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders. + Coordinating with the FAA and other stakeholders regarding Airport Layout Plan (ALP) updates and related regulatory submissions. + Developing site development plans and planning analyses to support airport redevelopment initiatives. + Providing technical planning support related to airport operations, land use compatibility, airport zoning, planning standards, and applicable codes and criteria. + Supporting stakeholder coordination efforts and responding in a timely manner to operational and project-related requests. + Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and operational stakeholders to advance airport planning initiatives. + Traveling to all Port Authority airports, as required. **Minimum Qualifications** + For internal applicants, candidates must meet all performance and attendance standards and have successfully completed all probationary periods. + Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. + Experience in aviation facility planning and design, including the development of planning strategies, terminal planning analyses, and supporting airport infrastructure needs assessments. + Experience preparing and delivering site plans, terminal or airport infrastructure functional layouts, conceptual drawings, and presentation materials. + Working knowledge of AutoCAD and related computer-aided design software. **Desired Qualifications** + Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present information to stakeholders. + Experience working independently to develop planning strategies, establish priorities, and manage multiple concurrent projects and assignments. + Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex airport planning challenges, resolve conflicts independently, and exercise sound professional judgment. + Knowledge of industry best practices and contemporary approaches to world-class airport planning, design, and redevelopment. + Experience with aviation planning and design software, including AviPlan, Revit, and airport simulation tools. + Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in New York and/or New Jersey preferred. + Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, including the FAA, and working within complex stakeholder environments. **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 & On-Site Collaboration Requirements** 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 on business needs. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate 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: $100,256 Midpoint: $130,318 Maximum: $160,394 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offer a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​ Click here (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/working-here) for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.​ REQNUMBER: 64426