Location: Lewiston,NY, USA
The New York Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Summary
Provide electrical engineering expertise and direction for equipment and control systems, utilized in the Utility generation and transmission of electric power (high-medium-low voltage power, metering, control, security and fire alarm) ; and/or Customer utilization electrical systems (medium-low voltage power, control and fire alarm).
Develop solutions for electrical power and control systems in generation, transmission, substation, planning, metering or Customer utilization sites as assigned. Ensures that standards of quality, economics, safety, reliability, maintainability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all 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.
Metering Group
* Support the review and validation of operational and revenue meter systems data collection and reporting
* Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities.
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.
* 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.
Hiring Manager: James Kirkland
Department: Power Supply
Grade Level: 06X
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $77,000 -$96,140. 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?...@nypa.gov.
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