Assistant – Project Engineer

New York Power Authority

. Support project lifecycle activities including scoping, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and risk assessment .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management principles, including scoping, planning, scheduling, and cost tracking, while ensuring compliance with project requirements. Proficient in stakeholder coordination and documentation, with a foundational understanding of construction practices and engineering calculations.

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Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringEngineering Project ManagementConstruction ManagementDocumentation And Communication SkillsEngineer-In-Training (EIT) Preferred

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ActivitiesCost TrackingRisk AssessmentBasic Engineering CalculationsTechnical Report Interpretation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CoordinationStrong Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Industry Keywords

Construction EngineeringTransmission ProjectsSubstation ProjectsClean-Energy InitiativesFacility Modernization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project lifecycle activities including scoping, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and risk assessment
Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors across all project phases
Prepare and review design documents, budgets, forecasts, bid evaluations, and award recommendations
Conduct field inspections, equipment reviews, and construction oversight support
Support emergency response and after-hours project needs as required
Assist in developing change orders, monitoring contractor work, and ensuring compliance with project requirements
Contribute to construction engineering, transmission and substation projects, clean-energy and renewable integration initiatives, customer-focused energy programs, facility modernization, and large capital projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required
0–8 years of engineering project or construction management experience depending on level
Foundational understanding of engineering project management principles, project controls, and construction practices
Ability to interpret codes, standards, project budgets, schedules, and technical reports
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and adapt standard specifications
Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State
Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses
Ability to travel to vendor facilities worldwide to support construction activities and inspect equipment fabrication and commissioning
Availability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, when project demands
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 OPT visa for certain roles; it cannot support the F-1 STEM OPT extension

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship and pathways to broaden skills
Experience, opportunity, and growth through exposure to unique engineering challenges
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive work environments