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About the job

Summary

Provide electrical engineering expertise and direction for equipment and control systems utilized in utility generation and transmission of electric power (high-, medium-, and low-voltage power, metering, control, security, and fire alarm systems), and customer utilization electrical systems (medium- and low-voltage power, metering, control, and fire alarm systems). Develop solutions for electrical power and control systems in generation, transmission, or customer utilization sites as assigned. Ensure that standards of quality, economics, safety, reliability, maintainability, timeliness, and performance are met through all assigned engineering activities.

Responsibilities

Provide responsible engineer function in support of a limited range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices

Perform field visits to observe or support construction and maintenance activities and administer basic on-site technical support.

Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.

Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities

Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately.

Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.

For assigned work and projects, provide supervision of maintenance department(s) staff, and contractors, and prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts. Work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of employees. Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work. Review completed work, job packages, and work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic competency in the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems specific to the electric utility, or commercial/industrial industry, along with their various systems and components

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with guidance.

Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and adapt standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages to specific projects.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.

Physical Requirements

Approximately 25% travel, primarily within NY State

Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $96,000 - $120,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email  accessibility@nypa.gov .