Provisional Associate Project Engineer, Waterway Infrastructure

New York Power Authority

Provisional Associate Project Engineer managing canal infrastructure projects in New York. Involved in project management and coordination for capital improvement projects.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,000 - $120,000 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.
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.
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

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

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementBudgetingSchedulingTechnical SpecificationsCode ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingStakeholder ManagementDocumentation Review

Soft Skills

CoordinationCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Certifications

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