Senior Project Engineering

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee major engineering projects and programs, ensuring safety, licensing, environmental, and governance compliance while delivering on time and within budget.

The role spans construction management, transmission upgrades, renewables integration, and statewide infrastructure initiatives with a focus on strengthening New York's electric grid and meeting clean-energy objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
• 7-10+ years of engineering project or construction management experience.
• New York State PE license required in some roles due to the level of technical and regulatory responsibility involved.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of major engineering projects or programs from initiation through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, permitting, environmental, safety, and NYPA project governance requirements.
• Lead development, review, and approval of project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and forecasts.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration among engineering, construction, vendors, and customers.
• Develop and manage KPIs, project controls, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Mentor engineers, lead onboarding, and support succession planning

Skills

Project management

Project controls

Construction management

Asset management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Energy Engineering

Master's degree preferred

New York State PE license (required in some roles)

Job description

Summary

Senior Project Engineers oversee large, complex engineering projects and portfolios, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements. They provide technical leadership, manage project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, and support NYPA's strategic objectives.

NYPA's Project Engineering work spans multiple specializations, including construction management, transmission corridor rebuilds, highvoltage substation modernization, renewable generation and storage integration, customerenergy and electrification programs, and major capital/Propel project delivery. Senior Project Engineers in this pool have opportunities to lead transformative, statewide infrastructure initiatives that directly advance NYPA's cleanenergy mission and strengthen the resilience of New York's electric grid.

This posting allows NYPA to accept applications yearround and match candidates to opportunities as they become available. Candidates level and based on technical competencies, experience level, and interest areas.Some roles require a New York State PE license due to the level of technical and regulatory responsibility involved, while others do not.

At NYPA, your work truly matters - every project you touch has a direct impact on people's lives, from strengthening the grid to advancing the cleanenergy transition. You'll join an amazing team of people who know their craft, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to highimpact infrastructure that keeps New York running safely and efficiently. We design our benefits and work practices to support your life beyond the workplace, so you can thrive personally and professionally. Whether you are early in your career or building deep technical expertise, NYPA provides experience, opportunity, and growth through exposure to unique engineering challenges, mentorship, and pathways to broaden your skills over time.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of major engineering projects or programs from initiation through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, permitting, environmental, safety, and NYPA project governance requirements.
• Lead development, review, and approval of project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and forecasts.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration among engineering, construction, vendors, and customers.
• Develop and manage KPIs, project controls, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Mentor engineers, lead onboarding, and support succession planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of engineering project management, project controls, construction management, and asset management.
• Ability to interpret complex conditions, resolve technical challenges, and make strategic decisions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence crossfunctional and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage diverse multidisciplinary resources across multiple complex projects

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
• 7-10+ years of engineering project or construction management experience depending on role level.
• New York State PE license required in some roles due to the level of technical and regulatory responsibility involved

For Project Mgmt. 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

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.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $146,000 - $182,000. 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 based upon 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].