Senior Electrical Engineer

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • Town of Lewiston, NY

43d • $126,000 - $173,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide electrical engineering expertise and direction for equipment and control systems, utilized in the Utility generation and transmission of electric power (high-medium-low voltage power, metering, control, security and fire alarm) ; and/or Customer utilization electrical systems (medium-low voltage power, control and fire alarm). Develop solutions for electrical power and control systems in generation, transmission, substation, planning, metering or Customer utilization sites as assigned. Ensures that standards of quality, economics, safety, reliability, maintainability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations.
• Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA’s policies, operations and objectives, to complex engineering deliverables.
• Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of complex projects.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt communication style and content to effectively convey the desired message to the target audience.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple complex projects.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to perform complex engineering calculations, and establish new standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.
• Expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of power system components related to power generating plant, transmission, substation facilities, metering,and their various related systems and components
• Expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of power system components related to commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s of Engineering Degree preferred.
• Proficient in Electrical design or forecasting software such as SKM Power Tools preferred.
• Experience in a lead engineer role in the electric utility industry or electrical construction, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineer function for a wide range of large or complex projects.
• Develop specifications and design packages and provide technical oversight for all, in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Perform factory or field visits to support design reviews, inspections, evaluations, and testing, as well coordinate with vendors during the manufacturing process.
• Perform field visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop technical recommendations for complex scenarios with limited oversight.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities.
• Provide expertise in the selection, interpretation and application of codes, standards and procedures. Set internal standards and procedures.
• Perform inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification and troubleshooting. Recommend improvements to the design and construction.
• Manage the technical and commercial aspects of work performed by external entities.
• Represent the Authority at industry conferences, committees, or task forces.
• Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other internal engineers and external consultants.
• Mentor and provide guidance for junior engineers.
• 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.
• Provide direction to the design and drafting personnel in the development of the project drawings and review work product
• Work independently as an Electrical Maintenance and Asset Management subject matter expert (SME).
• Hold work clearances, and coordinate work activities
• Oversee the operational and revenue meter data collection systems meeting all regulatory requirements
• Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities.
• Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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