New York Power Authority · 1 day ago
Provisional Project Engineer II (Waterway Infrastructure)
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expNew York Power Authority’s Project Delivery division is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Waterway Infrastructure team, supporting the revitalization of the New York State Canal System. The candidate will have a meaningful role with a high degree of accountability for leading and executing revitalization projects, transforming the Erie Canal for the benefit of its communities.
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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)
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
A retirement plan 401(k) plan
Employee assistance program
Vacation
Sick time
Holidays
Medical and parental leave
Company
New York Power Authority
New York Power Authority is the largest state public power organization,producing some of the cheapest electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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