Real Time Systems Engineer

New York Power Authority; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority in Massena, NY seeks a Lead Engineer to drive design, implementation, and maintenance of OT control systems (SCADA/EMS/DCS) for power assets. You will lead field inspections, develop cyber security policies, and coordinate cross-disciplinary project teams.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or CS and 5+ years of related experience; NY State Engineer in Training is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, with approximately 20% travel within NY.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years related experience.
• Preferred NY State Engineer in Training certification.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineer function for control system design, implementation, and O&M activities.
• Conduct field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations with recommendations.
• Develop and supervise execution of NERC CIP and cyber security policies and solutions.
• Apply codes, standards, and procedures to tasks.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary activities for project development and execution.
• Review project engineering documents and submittals for completeness.
• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors; manage daily work activities.
• Coordinate work scheduling with planners and ensure safety of employees.
• Review completed work packages and orders to ensure all steps and data are captured.
• Provide 24/7 on-call emergency response for facility real-time computing systems.

Skills

OT control systems

Codes & standards

Verbal & written comms

Collaborative / team-oriented

Engineering calculations / specs

Coordinate technical & commercial

Microsoft Office

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

5+ years related work experience

NY State Engineer in Training (preferred)

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Summary

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

Engineering, design, and leading the implementation and maintenance of supervisory control systems (SCADA/EMS/DCS), networks, communications and machine control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI/RTU) in support of NYPA G&T assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineer function in support of a limited range of control system design implementation and modification projects, and operations and maintenance activities/practices.
• Perform field visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop basic technical recommendations
• Develop and supervise the execution of NERC CIP and cyber securities policies, procedures, and technical solutions
• Select and apply codes, standards, and procedures to work tasks appropriately.
• Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects.
• Provide direction and review in the development of project engineering documents and submittals.
• 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.
• Site OT
• Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis for facility real-time computing systems.
• Provide oversight of, and if necessary, perform, emergency response activities, ensuring 24x7 on call readiness for facility real time computing systems.
• Hold work clearances and coordinate work activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competency in the design, operation, and maintenance of Operations Technology control systems specific to the electric utility industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of Operations Technology control systems and their components. Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.
• Ability to coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five (5) years related work experience.
• Preferred certifications include: NY State Engineer in Training certification and/or certifications in Computer Science/Operations Technology
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 20% travel primarily within NY State
• Must be able to provide 24/7 on-call support to operating facilities.
• Physical ability to navigate industrial sites, which may include climbing, bending, or working in confined spaces.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $95,000- $199,000. 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].