Provisional Project Engineer II (Waterway Infrastructure)

NYPA Home • White Plains, NY

1d • $104,000 - $155,000

About The Position

New 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. Projects will include replacement of water control structures, rehabilitation of earthen and mechanical dams, and the creation of public recreational spaces along the Canal front. The duration of a provisional position is not to exceed three years but is subject to change based on performance and business needs. Provisional employees are eligible for: a range of benefits customized to your individual and family needs such as medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts a retirement plan 401(k)plan employee assistance program vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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).

Benefits

• a range of benefits customized to your individual and family needs such as medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts
• a retirement plan
• 401(k)plan
• employee assistance program
• vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees