Associate Project Engineer Construction Resources

Summary This • White Plains, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a "flex" role within NYPA's Customer Project Delivery (CPD) group. This role will report directly to the Director of Engineering & Construction. This role will provide construction resources support to the Customer Project Delivery project management groups. May also support engineering and technical quality assurance / program controls. Solid understanding of construction and engineering of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability projects is preferred. Supports project teams in office and field. Coordinates and observes work for general conformance of contract documents. Coordinates and observes the work of construction contractors assigned to perform construction contract administration and oversight work at Customer facilities. May also coordinate engineering and professional services contracts as part of this role. Ensures that quality workmanship and safety is maintained at all times and in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, codes and specifications.

Requirements

• Basic competency 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software and NYPA external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and adapt standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages to specific projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of construction and engineering of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability projects is preferred.
• New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to get one within 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Project Management for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through close out for projects and/or programs and ensuring deliverables are received incompliance with schedule.
• Responsibilities and tasks require some support and guidance from higher-lever Project Engineer(s) or manager.
• Under general supervision will own small to medium sized projects.
• Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently.
• Partner and coordinate with 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, with guidance from higher-level Project Engineer and/or Project Manager
• 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.
• For assigned work and projects, provide supervision of maintenance department(s) staff, and contractors, and prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts.
• Work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of employees.
• Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work.
• Review completed work, job packages, and work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded.

Benefits

• The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level