New York Power Authority · 1 day ago
Sr Director Civil/Mechanical Engineering
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expNew York Power Authority is a key player in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Civil/Mechanical Engineering to lead their engineering, design, and development teams. This role will oversee compliance programs, asset management, and ensure effective collaboration across engineering disciplines.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Wide knowledge of utility industry related engineering, operational procedures, practices, skills
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
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
Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited college or university
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
Preferred
Degree(s) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred
Master of Engineering Degree preferred
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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Late StageLeadership Team
Justin E. Driscoll
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Kessler
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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