Provisional Project Engineer II (Waterway Infrastructure)

New York Power Authority; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision care

Retirement plan

Job summary

New York Power Authority's Project Delivery division seeks a Project Engineer to lead canal infrastructure revitalization, including water control structures replacement and dam rehabilitation along the New York State Canal System. The role carries high accountability for delivering complex projects that transform communities along the Erie Canal.

The position is provisional for up to three years with benefits tailored to individual needs, and requires the ability to manage multiple projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience including minimum 3 years in Project/Construction Management, preferably in utility or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle management from initiation to close out for complex projects.
• Coordinate in-house and external resources and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, and code compliance inputs are incorporated.
• Develop design documents, specifications, budgets, forecasts, and bid documents; evaluate bids and make awards.
• Collaborate with Construction Engineers, Customers, or Service Providers on contract changes and construction sequencing.
• Review project documentation including drawings, specs, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Perform occasionally emergency responses and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Electrical projects

Mechanical projects

Canal/waterways experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Summary

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.

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).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

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.

One or more of the following preferred:

• 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

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.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51SMOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636MOS- Navy :EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position in the (specify downstate location) is: $120,000 - $155,000 and $104,000 - $135,000 for this position in the (specify upstate location).

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 .