Associate Project Engineer

New York Power Authority

Project Engineer managing capital improvement projects for the New York State Canal System. Overseeing project lifecycle from initiation to completion with a focus on engineering and construction management.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,000 - $114,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for Project Management for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through close out for projects and/or programs.
Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently.
Partner and coordinate with all in-house as well as external resources for all activities related to the project.
Develop & manage design documents/specifications, project presentations, Trustee Items, project funding requests, budgets, forecasts, bid documents, evaluate bid proposals, and make award recommendations.
Review and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc. for the project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.
New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to get one within 2 years preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementProject Lifecycle ManagementDesign DocumentationBudget ManagementForecastingBid EvaluationRisk AssessmentTechnical SpecificationsSchedule ManagementVariance Analysis

Soft Skills

CoordinationCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringNew York State Engineer in Training (EIT)