Metering Engineer I

New York Power Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an electrical engineer to provide engineering leadership for metering systems across generation, transmission and customer facilities, focusing on design modifications, testing, commissioning, and data accuracy for operations and NYISO settlements.

You will oversee MV90 data management, field maintenance, and coordination with internal teams and external agencies, including 24/7 ECC on-call support and compliance with safety and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible engineer function in support of a limited range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices
• Perform field visits to observe or support construction and maintenance activities and administer basic on-site technical support.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities
• Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately.
• Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.
• 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.
• Support the review and validation of operational and revenue meter systems data collection and reporting.
• Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities.
• Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Field observations

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Provide engineering leadership for revenue and operational metering systems across generation, transmission, and customer facilities. Lead metering equipment design modifications, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations to ensure accurate data for operations and NYISO settlements. Support MV90 data management, reporting, and field maintenance. Coordinate with internal departments and external entities, oversee construction and outage activities, evaluate vendor products, and ensure all metering work meets technical, safety, and schedule requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible engineer function in support of a limited range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices
• Perform field visits to observe or support construction and maintenance activities and administer basic on-site technical support.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities
• Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately.
• Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.
• 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.

Metering Group

• Support the review and validation of operational and revenue meter systems data collection and reporting
• Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities.

Site ECC

• Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic competency in the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems specific to the electric utility, or commercial/industrial industry, along with their various systems and components
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with guidance.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and adapt standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages to specific projects.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel, primarily within NY State
• Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.
• Site ECC: Must be able to provide 24/7 on-call support to ECC.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $110,000 - $120,000. 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].