Provisional Project Engineer II (Waterway Infrastructure)
$120,000–$155,000 year
On-siteSunbright, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Manage and execute revitalization projects for the New York State Canal System, overseeing the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout. Coordinate in-house and external resources while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements. Develop design documents, manage budgets, evaluate bid proposals, and negotiate contract change orders with stakeholders. Review project documentation including drawings, schedules, and variances, and perform occasional emergency responses outside normal business hours. Mentor lower-level engineers and work independently on large-sized projects under administrative supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 6 years' experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project / Construction Management
- Proficient 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 large 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.
- Significant 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- 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
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