Assistant / Associate/ Project Engineer

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority in White Plains seeks early-career and mid-level Project Engineers to support engineering and construction across NYPA’s portfolio—from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. You will coordinate resources, maintain project documentation, and collaborate with contractors to meet safety, schedule, and regulatory requirements.

This role covers transmission, substations, renewables, and facility modernization, offering growth opportunities as

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of engineering project management principles and construction practices.
• Strong ability to interpret codes, budgets, schedules, and technical reports.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle activities including scoping, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors across all project phases.
• Prepare and review design documents, budgets, forecasts, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Conduct field inspections, equipment reviews, and construction oversight support.
• Support emergency response and after-hours project needs as required.
• Assist in developing change orders, monitoring contractor work, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering

Job description

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Early‑career and mid‑level Project Engineers support engineering and construction projects across NYPA’s diverse portfolio – from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. These engineers coordinate resources, maintain project documentation, support contractor and vendor collaboration, and help ensure work meets all safety, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements. Opportunities span both utility‑focused and customer‑focused projects across New York State.'

Project Engineering at NYPA encompasses several types of work, offering exposure to construction engineering, transmission and substation projects, clean‑energy and renewable integration initiatives, customer‑focused energy programs, facility modernization, and large capital/Propel projects. Project Engineers in this pool may contribute to major statewide initiatives – such as transmission line expansions, renewable energy connection projects, energy storage deployments, facility upgrades, and electrification efforts – offering significant opportunities for growth while supporting NYPA’s clean‑energy mission.

This posting allows NYPA to accept applications year‑round and match candidates to opportunities as they become available. Candidates are placed based on technical competencies, experience level, and interest areas. Roles at this level do not require a New York State PE license.

At NYPA, your work truly matters - every project you touch has a direct impact on people’s lives, from strengthening the grid to advancing the clean‑energy transition. You’ll join an amazing team of people who know their craft, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to high‑impact infrastructure that keeps New York running safely and efficiently. We design our benefits and work practices to support your life beyond the workplace, so you can thrive personally and professionally. Whether you are early in your career or building deep technical expertise, NYPA provides experience, opportunity, and growth through exposure to unique engineering challenges, mentorship, and paths to broaden your skills over time.

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Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle activities including scoping, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors across all project phases.
• Prepare and review design documents, budgets, forecasts, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Conduct field inspections, equipment reviews, and construction oversight support.
• Support emergency response and after‑hours project needs as required.
• Assist in developing change orders, monitoring contractor work, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational understanding of engineering project management principles, project controls, and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret codes, standards, project budgets, schedules, and technical reports.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and adapt standard specifications.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required
• 0–8 years of engineering project or construction management experience depending on level.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: P2: $96,000 - $120,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Disclaimer: NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa for certain roles. However, please be advised that NYPA is not an E-Verify employer, and as such, we are ineligible to support the F-1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) OPT extension (24-month add-on).
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. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City