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The Sr. Director, Engineering – Nuclear Development is a senior technical leader guiding the engineering foundation of NYPA’s advanced nuclear program. Reporting to the VP, Engineering & Chief Engineer with a dotted line to the SVP, Nuclear Development, this role ensures NYPA’s nuclear initiatives are grounded in rigorous technical analysis, strong governance, and the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. The Sr. Director oversees NYPA’s technical reviews across advanced nuclear projects, providing expert evaluation of designs, licensing approaches, and complex engineering issues. Working closely with developers, OEMs, regulators, and senior internal stakeholders, and brings clarity to technical pathways, challenges assumptions, and informs key decisions that shape NYPA’s nuclear portfolio. The role builds and strengthens NYPA’s nuclear engineering capabilities, developing talent and maintaining depth across critical disciplines. Through disciplined technical leadership and sound judgment, the Sr. Director helps position NYPA to responsibly advance next-generation nuclear solutions that support grid reliability and New York’s clean-energy goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the nuclear engineering department, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, vision, and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and achieve goals that support overall business objectives.
- Develop strategies and oversee processes to ensure all projects comply with relevant regulatory standards, safety guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Oversee NYPA’s technical review activities across advanced nuclear initiatives, by establishing disciplined technical review, escalation, and documentation processes.
- Oversee engagement with developers, operators, OEMs, regulators, and engineering partners on complex technical and licensing matters.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive project documentation and oversee the preparation of detailed reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Develop staff expertise in engineering areas, create development opportunities within and/or between disciplines and maintain depth at critical core competencies within engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Proven project management expertise, with extensive experience in overseeing large, complex engineering projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to facilitate and drive collaboration among various business areas.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Subject matter expertise in nuclear reactor technologies, plant systems, and licensing processes.
- Ability to independently evaluate and challenge technical designs and assumptions.
- Credibility to engage senior technical experts, executives, and governance bodies.
- Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, decision-relevant insights.
- Strong advisory presence and ability to influence in high-stakes, regulated environments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of years of experience in nuclear engineering, including plant design, reactor systems, or licensing.
- Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
- Experience with plant design, reactor systems and/or licensing for major nuclear projects (new build or refurbishment).
- Licensed PE in NYS or ability to transfer PE license from another state within 12 months of start date.
- Experience in utility sector, energy, and/or climate policy.
- Experience advising senior leadership or boards on technical matters.
Physical Requirements
Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State.
COMPENSATION
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $202,000 - $260,000. 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 accessibility@nypa.gov.
INTRODUCTION
The Sr. Director, Engineering – Nuclear Development is a senior technical leader guiding the engineering foundation of NYPA’s advanced nuclear program. Reporting to the VP, Engineering & Chief Engineer with a dotted line to the SVP, Nuclear Development, this role ensures NYPA’s nuclear initiatives are grounded in rigorous technical analysis, strong governance, and the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. The Sr. Director oversees NYPA’s technical reviews across advanced nuclear projects, providing expert evaluation of designs, licensing approaches, and complex engineering issues. Working closely with developers, OEMs, regulators, and senior internal stakeholders, and brings clarity to technical pathways, challenges assumptions, and informs key decisions that shape NYPA’s nuclear portfolio. The role builds and strengthens NYPA’s nuclear engineering capabilities, developing talent and maintaining depth across critical disciplines. Through disciplined technical leadership and sound judgment, the Sr. Director helps position NYPA to responsibly advance next-generation nuclear solutions that support grid reliability and New York’s clean-energy goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the nuclear engineering department, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, vision, and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and achieve goals that support overall business objectives.
- Develop strategies and oversee processes to ensure all projects comply with relevant regulatory standards, safety guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Oversee NYPA’s technical review activities across advanced nuclear initiatives, by establishing disciplined technical review, escalation, and documentation processes.
- Oversee engagement with developers, operators, OEMs, regulators, and engineering partners on complex technical and licensing matters.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive project documentation and oversee the preparation of detailed reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Develop staff expertise in engineering areas, create development opportunities within and/or between disciplines and maintain depth at critical core competencies within engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Proven project management expertise, with extensive experience in overseeing large, complex engineering projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to facilitate and drive collaboration among various business areas.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Subject matter expertise in nuclear reactor technologies, plant systems, and licensing processes.
- Ability to independently evaluate and challenge technical designs and assumptions.
- Credibility to engage senior technical experts, executives, and governance bodies.
- Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, decision-relevant insights.
- Strong advisory presence and ability to influence in high-stakes, regulated environments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of years of experience in nuclear engineering, including plant design, reactor systems, or licensing.
- Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
- Experience with plant design, reactor systems and/or licensing for major nuclear projects (new build or refurbishment).
- Licensed PE in NYS or ability to transfer PE license from another state within 12 months of start date.
- Experience in utility sector, energy, and/or climate policy.
- Experience advising senior leadership or boards on technical matters.
Physical Requirements
Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State.
COMPENSATION
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $202,000 - $260,000. 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 accessibility@nypa.gov.
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Align your credentials to NYPA's grid priorities
NYPA focuses on clean energy transition, transmission infrastructure, and hydropower operations. Frame your resume around power systems, electrical engineering, or civil and mechanical disciplines relevant to large-scale public utility projects before you apply.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the engineering role. A general engineering degree supporting a specialized grid or power systems position may need supplemental documentation showing coursework alignment before your employer files the H-1B petition.
Target roles posted through New York State procurement channels
As a public authority, NYPA recruits through official state job portals alongside its own careers page. Use Migrate Mate to filter open engineering roles at NYPA by visa sponsorship type so you're applying only to positions where sponsorship is actively available.
Ask directly about LCA timing during offer negotiations
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before your H-1B petition reaches USCIS. At NYPA, where project staffing often follows fiscal-year planning cycles, confirming LCA filing timelines at the offer stage prevents delays after you accept.
Plan your OPT end date against NYPA's hiring calendar
F-1 OPT expires 12 months after authorization, with STEM extensions available for qualifying engineering roles. Public sector employers like NYPA operate on structured budget cycles, so apply early enough that an H-1B cap filing in April covers your OPT expiration date.
Understand how PERM shapes your long-term path
NYPA has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for engineering staff, which requires USCIS-supervised PERM labor certification through DOL. Starting Green Card conversations before your H-1B approval notice expires gives you maximum portability if your priority date becomes current.
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Does New York Power Authority sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, New York Power Authority sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying engineering roles. As a public authority rather than a private employer, NYPA is not exempt from the annual H-1B cap, so petitions must be filed during the April registration window. Roles in power systems, electrical engineering, and civil or mechanical disciplines have historically qualified as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at New York Power Authority?
Applications go through NYPA's official careers portal, which lists open engineering positions across power generation, transmission, and grid infrastructure teams. You can also browse NYPA engineering roles filtered by visa sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only positions where sponsorship is actively offered, saving you from applying to roles that won't support your status.
Which visa types does New York Power Authority typically use for Engineering roles?
NYPA sponsors H-1B visas for experienced engineers and accepts F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates in qualifying STEM engineering disciplines. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible engineering occupations under USMCA. For longer-term employees, NYPA has supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process with DOL.
What qualifications does New York Power Authority expect for sponsored Engineering positions?
Most sponsored engineering roles at NYPA require at minimum a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline directly relevant to the position, such as electrical, civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering. Roles tied to power grid operations or large infrastructure projects often expect licensure progress or professional engineer credentials. Public sector engineering experience, particularly in utilities or government infrastructure, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How do I manage the visa sponsorship timeline when joining a public authority like NYPA?
Public authorities like NYPA operate on structured fiscal and procurement cycles, which affect when hiring decisions are finalized and when petition paperwork can begin. If you're transitioning from OPT, build at least 60 days of buffer between your expected start date and your OPT expiration. For H-1B transfers from another employer, USCIS portability rules allow you to begin work once NYPA files a non-frivolous petition, but confirm this with your immigration attorney before resigning.
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