Project Engineer

Development Authority of the North Country

Project Engineer overseeing construction projects and aiding Engineering Division staff for municipal Authority customers in Upstate New York. Focus on GIS, SCADA, asset management, and environmental program management.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeWatertown • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,706 - $89,045 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, oversee, and administer construction projects within the Authority
Aid other Engineering Division staff on projects including GIS, SCADA, asset management, rate assessments, capital planning and environmental and safety program management
Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include preliminary design, life cycle cost and equipment selection
Conduct surveys to gather field data
Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids
Prepare technical construction specifications, engineering reports, standard operating procedures, and other technical documents
Perform engineering duties for buildings, water supply, sewage systems, landfill facilities, environmental systems, and other Authority or municipally owned infrastructure
Manage construction projects, project budgets and schedules
Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details
Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices
Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning building projects, engineering regulations, standards, and policies
Present technical presentations to elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, general public, and Authority staff
Function as inspector on engineering projects
Conduct safety briefings with contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Three years of experience in engineering required
Proficient with all Microsoft Office products, computer servers, and general office equipment as well as database management
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes, environmental and safety regulations
Knowledge of construction means and methods
Knowledge of water and wastewater equipment and system design
Knowledge of CAD, GIS, GPS, and SCADA
Skills with computers required
Skills in technical writing and verbal communication
Minimum Driver’s License: Class D NYS regular operator

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYS Employees’ Retirement System
NYS Deferred Compensation
12-paid holidays
3-weeks’ vacation
10-sick days
2-personal holidays
an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical and prescriptions benefits
dental, vision and short-term disability insurance
professional development and tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringmechanical engineeringenvironmental engineeringengineering analysistechnical writingblueprint interpretationconstruction specificationsproject managementdatabase managementwater and wastewater system design

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationpublic engagementcollaborationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipsafety managementbudget management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Environmental EngineeringClass D NYS regular operator license