At the New York Power Authority, we’re not just part of the energy landscape—we’re leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, resilient, and economically vibrant New York. Our work keeps the state moving, innovating, and thriving.
We are seeking an Associate Data Engineer to join our growing Data Engineering organization. As NYPA continues to accelerate its data modernization, AI adoption, and cloud‑based product development, this role will play a key part in building scalable data pipelines and supporting enterprise analytics and AI initiatives.
In this hands‑on engineering position, you will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines that power NYPA’s data products, AI platforms, and analytics use cases. You will collaborate closely with senior and lead data engineers, governance teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into high‑quality, production‑ready data solutions.
What You’ll Do
The successful candidate will demonstrate hands on experience with data pipelines, using tools like Python, PySpark, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks. They will demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, and a curiosity for new technology developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early career data engineer seeking growth, exposure to modern cloud data technologies, and the chance to contribute directly to NYPA’s digital transformation.
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Willingness to travel if necessary
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $102,000 – $128,000. 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
The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower.
NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.
Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.
We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.
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