Electrical Designer

Temporary Job Request Number: CWP - 1534 - Electrical Designer

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Electrical Designer
NYPA Business Unit Utility Operations
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Transmission LEM
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 10/23/2026
Due Date 11/07/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 4 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required by all candidates during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

Transmission and Generation upgrade projects at the various generation facilities.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

An Electrical Designer (Physical) performs calculations and prepares the most complex design packages for construction utilizing technical specifications, design criteria and industry codes and standards.

• Independently prepares the most complex drawings and/or schematic diagrams/block diagrams, cable & conduit schedules/flow diagrams/equipment layouts/foundation details/plan and profiles/structural details/P&IDs/bill of materials, etc. specific to their design discipline.
• Evaluates budgetary and schedule constraints and provides design alternatives to the Design Supervisor.
• Able to quickly recognize issues that could arise during the design development process and ensure they are avoided.
• Confirms final drawings prepared by other Designers are accurate and technically complete and in accordance with regulations and applicable design standards.
• Works with the sites to ensure that record drawings are in accordance with configuration management policies and procedures.
• Coordinates design efforts with the Engineers and fellow Senior Designers on multi-disciplined tasks.

Skills

• Superior technical expertise in design discipline. Extensive working knowledge and experience in engineering principles, construction techniques and exceptional design & drafting practices.
• Superior AutoCAD and Raster Design skills. Ability to effectively use drawing management systems such as AutoCAD Vault
• Excellent knowledge of related design disciplines and their interaction in the design process.
• Demonstrated ability to view tasks logically and determine essential requirements.
• Can generate a design solution utilizing accepted standards and codes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and multi-phase projects.
• Independently expedite work with changing priorities.
• Ability to solve the most complex technical problems quickly and able to recognize issues that arise early in the design process to maintain schedule and deliverables.
• Highly effective oral communication skills are required to provide detailed technical topics to other team members.
• Advanced written communication skills are required to report clear, concise technical details.
• Demonstrate flexibility in changing project requirements, priorities and assignments.

Education & Certifications

• Associate degree or 2 years' additional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable industry related experience