Sr Structural Engineer

New York Power Authority; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Power Authority is seeking a talented Sr Structural Engineer to lead critical engineering projects that enhance energy services. This role involves extensive design, testing, and management of large projects, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards. The ideal candidate will bring substantial engineering experience and a deep commitment to quality and safety in the utility industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience preferred.
• New York State P.E License required or endorsement within 12 months.
• Experience in lead engineer function, preferably in the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer for large or complex projects.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and recommendations.
• Coordinate activities for successful project execution.

Skills

Expertise in structural and water systems

Proficiency in Civil Engineering design

Knowledge of applicable codes and standards

Competence with Microsoft Office

Collaboration and relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s of Engineering Degree

Tools

STAADPro

Risa

MathCad

PLS CADD

HEC-RAS

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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.

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.

Manages or performs engineering projects related to roads, transmission towers, dams, buildings site engineering, site engineering, highway design, and geotechnical engineering. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of projects. Ensures that the loading and structural standards associated with facilities and assets are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineer function for a wide range of large or complex projects. Develop equipment specifications and design packages and provide technical oversight for all, in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Perform factory or field visits to support design reviews, inspections, evaluations, and testing, as well coordinate with vendors during the manufacturing process.
• Perform site visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop technical recommendations for complex scenarios with limited oversight.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects.
• Provide expertise in the selection, interpretation and application of codes, standards and procedures. Set internal standards and procedures.
• Perform inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various structural equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification and troubleshooting. Recommend improvements to the design and construction.
• Manage the technical and commercial aspects of engineering projects performed by external design entities.
• Represent the Authority at industry conferences, committees, or task forces.
• Provide direction and review for the civil design and drafting personnel in the development of the project drawings.
• Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other internal engineers and external consultants.
• Mentor and provide guidance for junior engineers.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of structural and water systems specific to the utility industry.
• Proficiency in design of Civil Engineering systems and materials used in Civil Engineering design.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations.
• Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA’s policies, operations and objectives, to complex engineering deliverables.
• Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of complex projects.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in a Civil/Structural design software such as STAADPro, Risa, MathCad, PLS CADD, HEC-RAS preferred.
• Ability to adapt communication style and content to effectively convey the desired message to the target audience.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple complex projects.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to perform complex engineering calculations, and establish new standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages
  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Other disciplines may be considered)
• Master’s of Engineering Degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience preferred.
• New York State P.E License required, or P.E License from another state with New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date.
• Experience in a lead engineer function in the electric utility industry, preferred.
• Driver’s license required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to climb and work at high elevations and in confined spaces, walk a significant distance, sometimes on uneven ground, and perform occasional minor lifting.
  
  

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S

MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636

MOS - 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 is: $120,000 - $165,000. 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] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Government Administration

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