New York Power Authority

Provisional Project Engineer II

New York Power Authority$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Energy)
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, 3 in Project/Construction Management
  • Proficient in utility-related project management
  • Strong familiarity with project budgets and codes
  • Certifications in relevant areas preferred (EIT, PMP, CCM)

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closeout on complex projects
  • Oversee coordination between internal and external resources
  • Ensure compliance with licensing, environmental, and safety regulations
  • Develop and manage project documents like specifications and budgets
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders on contract changes and construction sequencing
  • Review project documentation for completeness and accuracy
  • Provide emergency response and on-call support as needed
  • Mentor and supervise junior project engineers and staff.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Supportive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Flexibility in work hours to accommodate project needs
  • Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process.
Full Job Description
Summary

New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a Project Engineer for their Project Delivery division to join the Infrastructure team, focusing on the development of transmission system control centers and regional maintenance facilities. This role involves managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, and closeout of large and complex projects to support the expansion, revitalization and modernization of NYPA's infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Project Management for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through close out for highly complex projects and/or programs and ensuring deliverables are received incompliance with schedule. Should be able to work independently with minimal support from higher-lever Project Engineer(s) or manager. Under administrative supervision will own large sized projects. Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently
  • Oversee and coordinate all in-house as well as external resources for all activities related to the project.
  • Ensure applicable licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and requirements/input of all project stakeholders is incorporated into the project especially during initiation through design phase of the project.
  • Develop & manage design documents/specifications, project presentations, Trustee Items, project funding requests, budgets, forecasts, bid documents, evaluate bid proposals, and make award recommendations.
  • Partner with Construction Engineers, Engineering, Customers or Service Providers in developing/negotiating contract change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating construction sequencing and site outages, coordinate all field & design changes and quality testing/inspections.
  • Review and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc. for the project.
  • Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
  • Support and guide/mentor lower-level Project Engineer(s).
  • 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.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in project management of electrical, mechanical, structural and/or water projects specific to the electric utility, canal/waterways, building systems, distributed energy resource and/or electric vehicle industries.
  • Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of large projects and programs.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders
  • Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and work schedules as well as coordinate among customers, contractors, permitting agencies, etc.
  • Significant experience with applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software and NYPA external stakeholders.
  • Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.


Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience including a minimum of 3 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.
  • One or more of the following preferred:
    • New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
    • Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
    • Design Build Institute of America certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
    • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
    • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification


Physical Requirements

  • Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State
  • Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses.
  • Ability to travel to vendor facilities (worldwide) to support construction activities and to inspect equipment fabrication and commissioning for length of time needed.
  • Availability to work outside of normal business hours (including weekends) when project demands.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes
MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S
MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636
MOS - Navy: EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $120,000-$150,000. 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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