New York Power Authority

Lead Engineer I

LocationWhite Plains, NY
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Summary

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

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 general direction will own large sized projects and/or programs. Manage and implement multiple projects, programs and modifications concurrently.
Manage and oversee all in-house as well as external resources’ activities relating to implementation and procurement of 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).


Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Expertise 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 complex 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.
Expertise with applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software and NYPA external stakeholders.
Ability to perform complex engineering calculations, and establish new standard 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 8 years total experience including a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.


For the Engineering department:

a New York State P.E License required, or P.E License from another state with the expectation of receiving New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date

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

New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 2 years.
Project or Program 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: $138,000-$190,000. 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 .

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