Senior Project Engineering

Summary

Senior Project Engineers oversee large, complex engineering projects and portfolios, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements. They provide technical leadership, manage project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, and support NYPA’s strategic objectives.

NYPA’s Project Engineering work spans multiple specializations, including 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. Senior Project Engineers in this pool have opportunities to lead transformative, statewide infrastructure initiatives that directly advance NYPA’s clean‑energy mission and strengthen the resilience of New York’s electric grid.

This posting allows NYPA to accept applications year‑round and match candidates to opportunities as they become available. Candidates level and based on technical competencies, experience level, and interest areas. Some roles require a New York State PE license due to the level of technical and regulatory responsibility involved, while others do not.

At NYPA, your work truly matters - every project you touch has a direct impact on people’s lives, from strengthening the grid to advancing the clean‑energy transition.  You’ll join an amazing team of people who know their craft, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to high‑impact infrastructure that keeps New York running safely and efficiently.  We design our benefits and work practices to support your life beyond the workplace, so you can thrive personally and professionally. Whether you are early in your career or building deep technical expertise, NYPA provides experience, opportunity, and growth through exposure to unique engineering challenges, mentorship, and pathways to broaden your skills over time.

Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 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 the level of technical and regulatory responsibility involved

For Project Mgmt. one or more of the following preferred:

• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Project or Program 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.