Sr Director Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Summary

Leads engineering, design and development for the Civil and Mechanical Engineering groups. Leads the Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Hydropower and Transmission Engineering groups, supporting NYPA operations, maintenance, capital project portfolio and regulatory compliance. Ensures coordination of project planning, design execution and emergent project support with the Engineering department, in preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations. Applies engineering knowledge and technology, industry standards and practices to solve project, operational, or regulatory objectives. This includes wide knowledge of utility industry related engineering, operational procedures, practices, skills. Degree(s) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

- Provide direct oversight and direction of NYPA NERC and NPCC compliance program within Engineering. Accountable for execution of engineering projects, analysis and documentation under NYPA’s compliance responsibility program, contributing the reliability of the Bulk Electric System.

- Lead technical planning and evaluation for the asset management lifecycle of assets.

- Ensure multidiscipline approach to design standards address asset life cycle Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) methodologies and cost targets.

- Facilitate and drive collaboration between Engineering disciplines, and other project stakeholders/customers in fostering a project team environment.

- Enhance compliance program and adhere strictly to existing procedures to further Reliability Standards program. Ensure processes and prioritization for NYPA’s compliance program within Engineering.

- Manage employees including performance management, salary administration, succession planning and workload balancing. Identify and recommend solutions to modify staff to meet goals.

- Develop staff expertise in engineering areas, create development opportunities within and/or between disciplines and maintain depth at critical core competencies within engineering.

- Potential to have a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response and as such will require training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

- Responsible for discipline design authority, and serve as engineer of record for engineering design drawings and specifications. Provide professional signature and seal and ensure adherence to configuration management policies.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Subject matter expertise in one or more engineering disciplines related to equipment, systems and structures.

- Broad understanding of engineering & design for generation and transmission modifications and upgrades.

- Ability to facilitate and drive collaboration among various disciplines.

- Broad understanding of project management principles and construction activities.

- Broad understanding of equipment and infrastructure planning and asset lifecycle evaluation.

- Strong project collaboration and effective communication skills.

- Strong leadership ability and technical background to develop staff and maintain a highly skilled workforce.

- Ability to respond and adapt to emergent and changing priorities.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, Maximo, and other platforms as required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

- Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited college or university

- Master of Engineering Degree preferred.

- Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience.

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

- Minimum 3 years of people management experience in the electric utility industry/ electrical construction.

Physical Requirements

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: $183,000 - $251,900. 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 .