Transmission Engineer I

Location:

Marcy, US

Summary

Leads research, design, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy services. Designs, constructs, and tests and operates equipment. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities.

Oversees and maintains transmission-related projects and activities to produce high quality engineering solutions on schedule. Oversees cost recovery processes for NYPA’s existent and new transmission assets.

Responsibilities

Provide lead engineer function in support of a limited range of transmission projects, design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities.

Perform site visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop basic technical recommendations

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

Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects.

Select and apply codes, standards, and procedures to work tasks appropriately.

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

Provide direction and review in the development of the project engineering documents and submittals.

May be assigned to a supervisory position in the absence of First Line Supervisor.

Supports transmission crews on research, investigation, calculation specification, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of transmission lines and right of way.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competency in the design, operation, and maintenance of [electrical, mechanical, structural, water] systems specific to the electric utility industry.

Fundamental knowledge of Transmission/Utility – make discipline specific - commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components].

Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.

Ability to coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of projects.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Working experience with a [Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Planning, water flow] design or forecasting software such as [identify software] preferred.

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Knowledge of ever-changing deregulation of electric utility business as it relates to transmission line maintenance.

Education, Experience and Certifications

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

Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience preferred.

New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Approximately 50% travel primarily within NY State.

Ability to walk and drive on uneven and rough terrain for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.

Ability to work outdoors in varying degrees of weather, on various terrain, in various settings (i.e. wooded areas, etc.)

Hiring Manager: Randal Acey

Department: Transmission

Grade Level: 07X

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $85,750.00 - $117,900.00. 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  [email protected] .