Lead Engineer I

The role of the Lead Engineer supports NYPA’s VISION2030 to expand NYPA's portfolio of assets, deliver major transmission projects, enhance hydropower value and decarbonize the electric grid. The Lead Engineer is a team oriented individual who is experienced, focused and organized. Through the planning, design and construction process the Lead Engineer guides the engineering team to the successful completion of projects. Projects include major multidisciplined projects, transmission interconnect projects and infrastructure projects integral to NYPA’s growing portfolio of assets located throughout the State of New York. The Lead Engineer collaborates, communicates and coordinates with all stakeholders to deliver design deliverables and project scopes on time and within budget. As a central figure in the Project Delivery group, the Lead Engineer champions NYPA’s procedures, processes and standards across disciplines and business units.

Responsibilities

For Project Mgmt. one or more of the following preferred:

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-$165,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.