Senior Engineering Director

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What This Job Involves

You'll lead the strategic management of critical airport systems and infrastructure, overseeing everything from baggage handling and passenger boarding bridges to electrical distribution and fuel systems. This role combines high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring seamless airport operations while managing multimillion-dollar capital projects and maintaining regulatory compliance across multiple governing bodies.

Your Day-to-Day Tasks Will Include

• Lead strategic planning sessions with executive leadership on infrastructure development and capital project priorities
• Conduct facility tours and inspections to assess critical system performance across terminal, utility, and passenger operation
• Coordinate with airlines, TSA, customs, and regulatory agencies on system maintenance, compliance requirements, and operational impacts
• Manage emergency response situations and system outages requiring immediate technical decision-making and stakeholder communication
• Review maintenance reports, analyze system data for predictive maintenance opportunities, and oversee asset lifecycle planning
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings with engineers, technicians, and specialists to ensure operational excellence and safety compliance
• Maintain 24 / 7 emergency response availability with irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as critical operations demand

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : On-Site (JFK Airport, New York)

Estimated compensation for this position : 130,000.00 160,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :

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