Project Engineer I

Summary

Responsible for implementing decarbonization, energy efficiency and clean energy technology projects (primarily mechanical, electrical and process systems) at NYPA customer sited facilities predominantly in the New York City metro area but may extend to other areas of New York State. Customer sites will include water and wastewater (water resource recovery) facilities. Ensures adherence to internal and external safety and quality standards as well as internal project governance including cost, timing, and risks. Monitors and reports on the status of projects in various stages of development. Demonstrated experience with feasibility, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and completion of complex electrical and mechanical energy projects in an urban environment, with NYC governmental experience preferred (e.g. NYCDEP). Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders and able to present to management staff within the Authority and its Customers.  Will be responsible for the management of complex engineering projects, including safety, quality, scope, schedule, and budget to deliver a successful project outcome. Travel to project locations and customer meetings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Project Management for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through close out for projects and/or programs and ensuring deliverables are received incompliance with schedule. Responsibilities and tasks require some support and guidance from higher-lever Project Engineer(s) or manager. Under intermittent supervision will own medium sized projects.  Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently.
• Oversee and coordinate all in-house as well as external resources for all activities related to the project.
• Ensure applicable licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and requirements/input of all project stakeholders is incorporated into the project especially during initiation through design phase of the project.
• Develop & manage design documents/specifications, project presentations, Trustee Items, project funding requests, budgets, forecasts, bid documents, evaluate bid proposals, and make award recommendations. 
• Partner with Construction Engineers, Engineering, Customers or Service Providers in developing/negotiating contract change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating construction sequencing and site outages, coordinate all field & design changes and quality testing/inspections.
• Review and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc. for the project. 
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Support and guide/mentor lower-level Project Engineer(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competency in project management of electrical, mechanical, structural and/or water projects specific to the electric utility, canal/waterways, building systems, distributed energy resource and/or electric vehicle industries. 
• Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of medium sized projects and programs.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and work schedules as well as coordinate among customers, contractors, permitting agencies, etc.
• Experience with  applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software and NYPA external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related mechanical/electrical industries. 
• One or more of the following preferred:
  • New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to get one within 2 years.
  • Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
  • Design Build Institute of America certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification

Physical Requirements

• 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 to inspect equipment fabrication and commissioning for length of time needed.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours (including weekends) when project demands.