Project Engineer I

New York Power Authority

Project Engineer managing revitalization projects for New York Power Authority's Canal System. Leading projects from initiation through close out ensuring compliance with all requirements.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

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 and ensuring deliverables are received incompliance with schedule.
Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently.
Oversee and coordinate all in-house as well as external resources for all activities related to the project.
Ensure applicable licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and requirements/input of all project stakeholders is incorporated into the project especially during initiation through design phase of 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.
Partner with Construction Engineers, Engineering, Customers or Service Providers in developing/negotiating contract change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating construction sequencing and site outages, coordinate all field & design changes and quality testing/inspections.
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.
Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries.
One or more of the following preferred: New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to get one within 2 years.
Project 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success.
NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementDesign DocumentsBudgetingForecastingBid EvaluationContract NegotiationQuality TestingRisk AssessmentEmergency Response

Soft Skills

CoordinationCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringNew York State Engineer in Training (EIT)Project Management Professional (PMP)Design Build Institute of America CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Certified Energy Manager (CEM)