Job Description

Power the Future of New York

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.

The Associate System Administrator works within the Application Services Group to administer the Authority’s Software Portfolio by conducting activities to support existing applications and software infrastructure as well as implement new applications and new software infrastructure.

To support existing applications the Associate System Administrator effectively manages the resolution of production issues, adheres to all IT change management and incident reporting requirements, and verifies that applications are functioning properly after any change. Additional support activities include installing upgrades and patches and, when required, analyze, design, code, and implement changes to enhance functionality or to accommodate business process changes.

This position focuses on supporting NYPA’s Design and drafting application Suite: Autodesk Vault, Bentley ProjectWise, PTR Plus, Maximo etc. The Associate should have practical experience with programming and systems, as well as a strong motivation to continue learning.

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Responsibilities

• Participates in software development life cycle support, including conduct of technical requirements analysis, design, development, performance measurement, verification and validation, deployment, change management, and transition.
• Ensures delivered solutions meets/performs technical and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with the business needs.
• Configure, debug, test, and document applications and enhancements, including but not limited to front end, backend databases, reports, underlying logic, and interface components on development tasks as assigned.
• Prepare and analyze detailed specifications and flowcharts from which programs systems will be written, testing plans, and documentation each aspect of the development project.
• Identify and troubleshoot software defects, providing timely resolution to minimize downtime and improve user experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to direct, prepare, design, code, test, debug and maintain moderate to difficult programs.
• Working Knowledge of one of the programming languages
• Knowledge in implementation and support of Enterprise Applications/systems.
• Exposure to software development tools.
• Meet with user areas in determining production requirements, incident reporting, and problem areas.
• Aptitude to provide daily support related to specific applications in the areas of enhancements, change control, maintenance, user liaison and training, and documentation.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Overnight travel to the various NYPA locations within New York State.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $97,000 - $121,000. 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