Senior Electrical Engineer

The New York Power Authority is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide engineering expertise and direction for electrical equipment and control systems used in power generation, transmission, and customer facilities. The role develops and oversees solutions for electrical power and control systems, ensuring quality, safety, reliability, and performance across engineering projects and operations.

Responsibilities

Provide lead engineer function for a wide range of large or complex projects

Develop specifications and design packages and provide technical oversight for all, in accordance with applicable industry standards

Perform factory or field visits to support design reviews, inspections, evaluations, and testing, as well coordinate with vendors during the manufacturing process

Perform field visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop technical recommendations for complex scenarios with limited oversight

Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours

Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities

Provide expertise in the selection, interpretation and application of codes, standards and procedures. Set internal standards and procedures

Perform inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification and troubleshooting. Recommend improvements to the design and construction

Manage the technical and commercial aspects of work performed by external entities

Represent the Authority at industry conferences, committees, or task forces

Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other internal engineers and external consultants

Mentor and provide guidance for junior engineers

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

Provide direction to the design and drafting personnel in the development of the project drawings and review work product

Work independently as an Electrical Maintenance and Asset Management subject matter expert (SME)

Hold work clearances, and coordinate work activities

Oversee the operational and revenue meter data collection systems meeting all regulatory requirements

Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities

Expertise in electrical measurement and data collection equipment/systems

Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC

Preferred

Proficient in Electrical design or forecasting software such as SKM Power Tools preferred

Master's of Engineering Degree preferred

Experience in a lead engineer role in the electric utility industry or electrical construction, preferred

Electrical Design

Forecasting Software

SKM Power Tools

Master’s in Engineering

Lead Engineer Experience

Electric Utility Industry

Electrical Construction

Company

New York state public power utility generating and transmitting electricity

White Plains, New York, USA

http://www.nypa.gov/

Founded in 1931

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations

Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA's policies, operations and objectives, to complex engineering deliverables

Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of complex projects

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to adapt communication style and content to effectively convey the desired message to the target audience

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple complex projects

Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders

Ability to perform complex engineering calculations, and establish new standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages

Expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of power system components related to power generating plant, transmission, substation facilities, metering,and their various related systems and components

Expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of power system components related to commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components

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

Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience

New York State P.E License required, or P.E License from another state, with New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date

Proficient in Electrical design or forecasting software such as SKM Power Tools preferred

Master's of Engineering Degree preferred

Experience in a lead engineer role in the electric utility industry or electrical construction, preferred

Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience.

Required skills

Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Design, Power Generation and Transmission, Substation Engineering, Electrical Metering, Electrical Maintenance and Asset Management, SKM Power Tools, Microsoft Office, New York State Professional Engineer License, Electrical Codes and Standards

Preferred skills

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Experience

10+ years