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About the Role

The Solution Engineer will support the advancement of NYPA’s Asset Intelligence strategy by leading the implementation of next-generation, AI-enabled digital technologies across the Generation and Transmission portfolio. This role blends domain expertise, program management, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate AI and Advanced Analytics initiatives, while also driving broader programs involving real-time IIoT sensors, digital transformation, and grid-enhancing technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, development, and strategic vision of smart grid and asset management technology projects aligned with NYPA’s core business.
Conduct engineering research and analysis, presenting findings through economic analysis, white papers, and presentations.
Partner with Emerging Technologies strategy team and participate in key industry organizations.
Lead market and industry research to understand the state-of-art, and recommend innovative solutions to challenges facing the electric utility industry.
Work with internal teams and customers to define technical requirements and translate business needs into effective solutions.
Implement business operating models, including strategy, processes, vendor evaluation, tools, and performance metrics.
Assist with presentations to leadership and stakeholders on program justifications, technical benefits, and updates.
Identify market barriers and opportunities through analysis, research, and industry engagement.
Collaborate with product leads to translate complex utility industry requirements into implementable solutions.
Lead in-house design and engineering efforts, coordinating with IT and Operations Technology groups.
Support pilot projects and NYPA-wide rollouts, including integration plans and overseeing consultants and vendors.
Evaluate technical proposals, perform failure evaluations, and provide on-site support to NYPA facilities.
Conduct facility visits for design reviews, testing, and coordination with vendors.
Review and direct designs and specifications from engineering personnel.
Oversee development of equipment specifications and design packages, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Provide ongoing support to NYPA facilities post-pilot and rollout, and facilitate training for station and site engineers.
Apply subject matter expertise to equipment engineering, industry standards, and technical compliance.
Mentor and guide junior engineers.
Provide insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that may impact product development.
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.

Requirements

Deep understanding of the power system engineering, planning, and operations for electricity delivery system, transmission and distribution, grid equipment manufacturing and labor, and energy policy and markets.
Experience working with the strategy and business development teams to assess technology-driven business opportunities, and build business cases for handling of the most impactful technologies.
Strong background in R&D, Innovation, creation of pilot and proof of concept programs and measurement, and strategic thinking.
Able to clearly articulate a vision and maturation path for a broad area of technology focus.
Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001).
Experience with following areas: Smart Grid, NERC CIP, renewable energy integration, and advanced data analytics, Cloud, Government security systems design and standards.
Knowledge and experience regarding the design and implementation of technology adoption roadmaps for electrical utilities.
Background in SCADA systems, Protection & Control, Communication systems and innovative smart grid concepts/technologies.
Proven strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to independently lead a major work stream while coordinating with other team members to identify inter-work stream dependencies and risks, and develop and carry out mitigation steps.
Demonstrated stakeholder management and an ability to communicate solutions to multiple independent stakeholders.
Knowledge of Regional Transmission Operator/Independent System Operator market rules, business practices, and stakeholder procedures related to adoption, deployment, or valuation of new/emerging technologies.
Working knowledge of electric utility practices.

Skills

Grid Enhancing Technologies including Dynamic Line Rating (DLR), Energy Storage Systems (ESS),Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Expertise in AI and machine learning techniques, including: Predictive Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Optimization Algorithms, Data Processing and Analysis
Proficiency in communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, MQTT) and SCADA systems.
AI and Advanced Analytics platforms (Azure Foundry, Databricks, or similar)
SCADA systems
Sensors
Network communications
Grid-enhancing technologies
Program/product management

Location

White Plains, NY
Upstate NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering preferred)
Master of Science Degree in Engineering preferred
New York State PE License preferred

Salary/Compensations

$146,000 - $183,000 (White Plains, NY)
$126,000 - $160,000 (Upstate NY)

About the Company

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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 accessibility@nypa.gov.