Associate Construction Engineer

Summary

Coordinates and observes work for general conformance of contract documents. Coordinates and observes the work of construction contractors assigned to perform construction contract administration and oversight work at NYPA or Customer facilities.  Ensures that quality workmanship is maintained at all times and in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, codes and specifications.  Projects will include electrical, civil, mechanical, instrumentation & control engineering disciplines.

Provide direct oversight of contractors and onsite management of construction projects (for projects at NYPA sites only). A Construction Engineer may have background from one of the engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible construction engineer function in support of a limited range of construction projects, and operations and maintenance activities.  
• Perform site visits to observe construction 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.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to determine if the contractor is meeting the engineer of records design intent.
• Basic knowledge to be able to inspect in-progress construction work to ensure compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings. 
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge in the means and methods of construction used as part of various disciplines of construction such as electrical, mechanical, structural, and water systems specific to the electric utility industry or building construction/ renovation industry.  
• 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, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience preferred.
• This role is required to be or become a CPP-1/LOTO clearance holder within 24 months and maintain it for the duration of time in the role.

Physical Requirements

• Daily inspection of work areas throughout facility/Project Site
• Travel within New York State will likely be required. Posting to a remote work site may be a possibility.
• Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale certain equipment is required
• Work during off-hours and hours beyond typical 37.5 hour work week may be required (typical work week is 40 hours for site-based positions).