Assistant Transmission Engineer

New York Power Authority; Town of Massena (NY); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The New York Power Authority seeks an engineer at the Massena Substation to support transmission projects, study design, and maintenance activities. You will assist senior staff, perform site visits, and help ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with standards.

The role involves coordinating with several disciplines, conducting engineering calculations, supervising crews, and monitoring work to meet schedules at NYPA's Transmission Department in Massena, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Exposure to electric utility industry preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic engineering calculations.

Responsabilités

• Assist senior staff on transmission projects, design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research.
• Perform site visits to observe construction and provide on-site technical support.
• Occasionally perform emergency response outside normal hours.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for project development.
• Research applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to tasks.
• Assist in meeting deadlines as assigned by supervisors.
• Gather information from site, vendors and other engineers for engineering tasks.
• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors and monitor day-to-day work activities while ensuring safety.

Connaissances

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

H&H Engineering

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Codes & standards

Engineering calculations

Formation

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Exposure to electric utility industry

Description du poste

Summary

Leads research, design, and development activities to improve NYPA's energy services. Designs, constructs, and tests and operates equipment. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities.

Oversees and maintains transmission-related projects and activities to produce high quality engineering solutions on schedule. Oversees cost recovery processes for NYPA's existent and new transmission assets.

This position will be located at the Massena Substation, 486 N Racquette River Rd, Massena, NY 13662.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff and supervisor on a full range of transmission projects, design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities.
• Perform site visits to observe construction and assist in the administration of on-site technical support.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Assist in the coordination of work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects.
• Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately.
• Assist with ensuring deadlines are met as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist in the gathering of information (site, vendors and other engineers) for engineering tasks.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of one or more of the major practice areas within [Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, H&H] Engineering.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with guidance.
• Awareness of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and contribute to the development of specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in [Electrical, Mechanical, Civil] Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
• Exposure to electric utility industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel primarily within NY State.
• Ability to walk and drive on uneven and rough terrain for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying degrees of weather, on various terrain, in various settings (i.e. wooded areas, etc.)

Hiring Manager: Michael Mikhael
Department: Transmission
Grade Level: EN05P1

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $68,000 - $93,500. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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].