Senior Project Engineer

New York Power Authority

. Oversee execution of major engineering projects or programs from initiation through closeout .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management, construction management, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project controls and performance metrics.

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Engineering Project ManagementConstruction ManagementNew York State PE LicenseProject ControlsKPI Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesAsset ManagementPerformance MetricsConstruction ManagementHigh-Voltage Substation ModernizationRenewable Generation IntegrationCustomer-Energy ProgramsElectrification ProgramsTransmission Corridor Rebuilds

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersMentoring EngineersCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State PE LicenseProject Management ProfessionalDesign Build Institute of America CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Industry Keywords

ComplianceEnvironmental SafetyNYPA Project GovernanceEngineering ProjectsConstruction Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee execution of major engineering projects or programs from initiation through closeout
Ensure compliance with licensing, permitting, environmental, safety, and NYPA project governance requirements
Lead development, review, and approval of project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and forecasts
Manage multidisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration among engineering, construction, vendors, and customers
Develop and manage KPIs, project controls, reporting, and performance metrics
Mentor engineers, lead onboarding, and support succession planning
Lead projects involving construction management, transmission corridor rebuilds, high-voltage substation modernization, renewable generation and storage integration, customer-energy and electrification programs, and major capital/Propel project delivery
Support NYPA’s strategic objectives and clean-energy mission while strengthening New York’s electric grid

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required
7–10+ years of engineering project or construction management experience depending on role level
New York State PE license required in some roles due to technical and regulatory responsibility
Deep knowledge of engineering project management, project controls, construction management, and asset management
Ability to interpret complex conditions, resolve technical challenges, and make strategic decisions
Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence cross-functional and external stakeholders
Ability to manage diverse multidisciplinary resources across multiple complex projects
Approximately 25% travel primarily within New York 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
Some preferred certifications include New York State PE License, Project or Program Management Professional certification, Design Build Institute of America certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa for certain roles; it cannot support the F-1 STEM OPT extension

Benefits

Comp & perks

Experience, opportunity, and growth through exposure to unique engineering challenges
Mentorship
Pathways to broaden skills over time
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices, and/or domestic violence concerns