Mechanical Engineer II (P4 Mechanical)

Summary Leads research, design, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy services. Designs, constructs, and tests equipment. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met throughout all engineering activities. Provide technical expertise to power-producing machines, such as generators and turbines, as well as rotating machines, such as refrigeration and building systems and fire protection. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities. Duties will include leading and supporting reliability, performance, and maintenance programs across the SENY fleet of combustion turbines, simple cycle units, and combined cycle plants. Responsibilities include: • Develop, implement, and maintain performance programs to enhance the operation and maintenance of the SENY combustion turbine fleet, including establishing heat rate targets and tracking performance results. • Conduct and document thermal performance balancing for combined cycle and simple cycle plants; develop formal performance verification procedures. • Lead vibration analysis initiatives across SENY facilities, diagnosing machinery issues such as misalignment, oil whip, and other mechanical abnormalities through advanced vibration analytics. • Implement and manage a thermographic analysis program for mechanical and electrical equipment; obtain and maintain certification as a qualified thermographic analyst. • Administer a comprehensive lubrication program, reviewing lubrication products, frequencies, and analysis results. Recommend oil consolidation where appropriate and determine corrective actions based on lube oil reports. • Perform economic and performance modeling to support decisions on equipment additions, deletions, or upgrades. Analyze pump curves and related performance data using PI and EtaPro software. • Recommend corrective actions and performance enhancements for problematic equipment; actively participate in condensate pump reviews, diagnostics, and testing activities. • Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) efforts for SENY, including completion of the RCM process for critical systems such as condensate pumps. • Facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCA) utilizing tools such as Taproot or Think Reliability. • Review cathodic protection preventive maintenance results and recommend improvements based on findings. • Support vendor activities during Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) inspections, including verification of required repairs and ensuring adherence to engineering and safety standards. Responsibilities Provide lead engineer function in support of a wide range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities. Perform site visits to complete field condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop technical recommendations with moderate complexity. Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours. Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects. Select and apply codes, standards and procedures to work tasks appropriately. Perform evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied. Provide technical leadership in state-of-the-art engineering and analytical techniques. Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other internal engineers and external consultants. Provide direction and review for the mechanical design and drafting personnel in the development of project drawings (site-based). 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 Proficient in the design, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems specific to the electric utility industry and power system components with projects related to power generating plant and substation facilities (site-based). (site-based) Working knowledge of mechanical - commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components]. Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA’s policies, operations and objectives, to engineering deliverables. Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Ability to coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of projects. Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Working experience with a Mechanical design or forecasting software preferred (site-based). Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects. Proficient in the design, operation and maintenance of , mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities and their various systems and components (Customer-based). Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university. Minimum of eight (8+) years of work-related experience. New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred. Physical Requirements Approximately 10% travel primarily within NY State. Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to work at high elevations. Hiring Manager: John Mustaro Department: Power Supply Grade Level: EN10P4 The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email .