New York Power Authority

Metering Engineer I

New York Power Authority$110K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Minimum two years of related experience in electrical systems
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of electrical utility design, operation, and maintenance
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office; verbal and written communication skills are essential
  • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering support for design modifications and equipment applications
  • Conduct field visits for construction and maintenance support
  • Respond to emergencies, including off-hours as required
  • Coordinate project tasks with various departments and disciplines
  • Research and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering tasks
  • Inspect and evaluate engineering outputs for compliance with specifications
  • Supervise maintenance staff and contractors, monitor work schedules, and ensure safety protocols are followed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Involvement in critical operational projects
  • Exposure to diverse engineering challenges in energy systems
  • Collaboration with internal teams and external agencies
  • Potential for advancement within a leading utility organization
Full Job Description
Summary

Provide engineering leadership for revenue and operational metering systems across generation, transmission, and customer facilities. Lead metering equipment design modifications, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations to ensure accurate data for operations and NYISO settlements. Support MV90 data management, reporting, and field maintenance. Coordinate with internal departments and external entities, oversee construction and outage activities, evaluate vendor products, and ensure all metering work meets technical, safety, and schedule requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide responsible engineer function in support of a limited range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices
  • Perform field visits to observe or support construction and maintenance activities and administer basic on-site technical support.
  • Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities
  • Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately.
  • Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.
  • For assigned work and projects, provide supervision of maintenance department(s) staff, and contractors, and prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts. Work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of employees. Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work. Review completed work, job packages, and work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded.

Metering Group
  • Support the review and validation of operational and revenue meter systems data collection and reporting
  • Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities.

Site ECC
  • Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic competency in the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems specific to the electric utility, or commercial/industrial industry, along with their various systems and components
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with guidance.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and adapt standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages to specific projects.


Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.


Physical Requirements

  • Approximately 25% travel, primarily within NY State
  • Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.
  • Site ECC: Must be able to provide 24/7 on-call support to ECC.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $110,000 - $120,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

About New York Power Authority

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public power organization that provides electricity to customers throughout New York State. The organization was established in 1931 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York. NYPA operates a large fleet of power plants, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and oil-fired facilities. The organization also operates a transmission and distribution system that delivers electricity to customers across the state. NYPA is committed to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, and has implemented a number of programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Learn more about New York Power Authority
Size
1,900 employees
Industry
Founded
1931

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