Senior Project Engineer

Jobtailor

City of White Plains (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in White Plains, NY seeks a seasoned Project/Construction Manager to lead complex engineering initiatives. You will organize teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all lifecycle stages.

The role calls for a NYS PE license (or eligible) with 8+ years in project management within utility or related sectors. This position emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8 years total experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project/Construction Management, preferably in utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.
New York State P.E. License required for the Engineering department, or a P.E. License from another state with expectation of receiving New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date.
For Project Management, one or more of the following preferred: NYS PE License or ability to obtain within 2 years; PMP or similar certification; CCM; CEM; DBIA Certification.

Responsibilities

Organize project teams, assign responsibilities, develop project schedules, and determine resource requirements.
Monitor and report project cost, timing, staffing, and quality-standard adherence.
Manage complex engineering projects involving personnel, safety, quality, scope, schedule, and budget.
Manage projects through all lifecycle stages from initiation through closeout.
Own large-sized projects and/or programs and manage multiple projects, programs, and modifications concurrently.
Manage in-house and external resources involved in project implementation and procurement.
Incorporate licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and stakeholder requirements into projects.
Develop and manage design documents, specifications, presentations, Trustee Items, funding requests, budgets, forecasts, and bid documents.
Evaluate bid proposals and make award recommendations.
Coordinate contract change orders, invoices, construction sequencing, site outages, field and design changes, and quality testing/inspections.
Review project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registries, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, and variances.
Perform occasional emergency response outside normal business hours
Support and mentor lower-level Project Engineers
Supervise maintenance staff and contractors; prepare and monitor day-to-day craft activities
Coordinate work scheduling, oversee employee safety, and review job packages, completed work, and work orders

Skills

Project Planning

Resource Allocation

Budget Management

Quality Testing

Design Document Development

Bid Proposal Evaluation

Contract Change Order Coordination

Engineering Specifications

Complex Project Management

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Software

Budgeting Tools

Quality Inspection Tools

Construction Sequencing Tools

Job description

Organize project teams, assign responsibilities, develop project schedules, and determine resource requirements
Monitor and report project cost, timing, staffing, and quality-standard adherence
Manage complex engineering projects involving personnel, safety, quality, scope, schedule, and budget
Manage projects through all lifecycle stages from initiation through closeout
Own large-sized projects and/or programs and manage multiple projects, programs, and modifications concurrently
Manage in-house and external resources involved in project implementation and procurement
Incorporate licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and stakeholder requirements into projects
Develop and manage design documents, specifications, presentations, Trustee Items, funding requests, budgets, forecasts, and bid documents
Evaluate bid proposals and make award recommendations
Coordinate contract change orders, invoices, construction sequencing, site outages, field and design changes, and quality testing/inspections
Review project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registries, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, and variances
Perform occasional emergency response outside normal business hours
Support and mentor lower-level Project Engineers
Supervise maintenance staff and contractors; prepare and monitor day-to-day craft activities
Coordinate work scheduling, oversee employee safety, and review job packages, completed work, and work orders

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field
Minimum of 8 years total experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries
New York State P.E. License required for the Engineering department, or a P.E. License from another state with expectation of receiving New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date
For Project Management, one or more of the following preferred: New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 2 years; Project or Program 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
Expertise in project management of electrical, mechanical, structural and/or water projects specific to electric utility, canal/waterways, building systems, distributed energy resource and/or electric vehicle industries
Proven success managing technical and commercial aspects of complex projects and programs
Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and work schedules and coordinate among customers, contractors, permitting agencies, and others
Expertise with applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software, and NYPA external stakeholders
Ability to perform complex engineering calculations and establish standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages
Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses
Availability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, when project demands
Ability to travel to vendor facilities worldwide as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex engineering projects, including project planning, resource allocation, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in coordinating with stakeholders and managing project budgets, timelines, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

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