Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

Summary

Provide civil and structural engineering expertise to support operations, maintenance, and capital improvements at NYPA plants and facilities.  Major practice areas include:  Structural analysis and design, building engineering, bridge engineering, dam engineering, hydraulic and water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil transmission engineering, pipe and equipment support design, and general civil engineering (storm water management systems, water supply, sanitary sewers, etc.).  Specific skill requirements will depend on the practice area for which expertise is needed in the department. #LI-AE1

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform basic tasks.
• Receives some direction for basic tasks.
• Receives substantial direction and guidance for more complex tasks.
• Performs research.
• Prepares design calculations and detail sketches following examples provided by more senior engineers.
• Prepares portions of project documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write simple technical reports with guidance.
• Knowledge of one or more of the major practice areas within the Civil/Structural Engineering Department gained through college coursework and work experience.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Master’s degree preferred
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil/structural engineering

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to climb and work at high elevations and in confined spaces, walk a significant distance, sometimes on uneven ground, and perform occasional minor lifting.