New York Power Authority

Construction Engineer II

New York Power Authority

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AstoriaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year

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About the role

  • Coordinates and observes work for general conformance of contract documents.
  • Coordinates and observes the work of construction contractors assigned to perform construction contract administration and oversight work at NYPA or Customer facilities.
  • Ensures that quality workmanship is maintained at all times and in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, codes and specifications.
  • Projects will include electrical, civil, mechanical, instrumentation & control engineering disciplines.
  • Provides direct oversight of contractors and onsite management of construction projects (for projects at NYPA sites only).
  • Oversees the construction of a GIS power substation, ensuring all activities align with design specifications, safety regulations, and project timelines.
  • Works closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the project.
  • Performs site visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations, and develop technical recommendations with moderate complexity.
  • Performs occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
  • Independently coordinates cross-disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of work-related experience preferred.
  • New York State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
  • This role is required to be or become a CPP-1/LOTO clearance holder within 24 months and maintain it for the duration of time in the role.
  • Proficient in the construction of electrical, mechanical, structural, and water systems specific to the electric utility industry or building construction/renovation industry.
  • Working knowledge of electric utility or commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components.
  • Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA’s policies, operations and objectives, to constructability reviews.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Ability to coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of projects.
  • Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Working experience with Procore or Primavera preferred.
Benefits
  • a range of benefits customized to your individual and family needs such as medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan, 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
construction contract administrationquality workmanshipfield inspectionstechnical recommendationsengineering calculationsspecificationsscopes of workinterdisciplinary design packagesGIS power substation constructionelectric utility systems
Soft Skills
strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationcollaborativeteam-orientedrelationship buildingcoordinationproject managementoversightproblem-solvingindependent work
Certifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in Civil EngineeringNew York State Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationCPP-1/LOTO clearance