Engineering Jobs in Clarence, NY

Our Company

Derrick® is a family-owned and operated company with a global presence focused on pioneering fine-separation technology. Since 1951, Derrick has expanded its product portfolio to serve a variety of challenging markets within the Mining & Industrial, Oil & Gas Drilling, and Civil Construction industries. Derrick remains committed to providing the latest technological enhancements that evolve alongside industry best practices and market developments. Derrick's corporate headquarters, in-house manufacturing facility, and Mining & Industrial are based out of Derrick Corporation in Buffalo, New York, while Oil & Gas Drilling and Underground Construction & Aggregates are run out of its Houston, Texas office. This year, 2026 marks our 75th year in operation, which speaks to our enduring legacy and global presence.

Summary

The Innovation Program Analyst helps turn new ideas into successful products by combining analytical business case development with structured innovation program coordination. This role evaluates market opportunities, builds ROI-driven investment cases, and provides leadership with clear insight into project value, risk, and readiness. In parallel, the Innovation Program Analyst supports the innovation stage-gate process by tracking schedules, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring teams have the documentation and visibility needed to move projects from early concept through validation and launch. This role is highly cross-functional and best suited for someone who enjoys driving alignment, communication, and follow-through across teams. We require 5 days on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for innovation projects, including financial models (NPV, IRR, payback period) and ROI analysis.
• Translate Voice of the Customer and market insights into market sizing and adoption assumptions.
• Build Value-in-Use models showing customer impact (performance gains, energy savings, total cost of ownership).
• Conduct sensitivity and risk analysis to validate and strengthen investment decisions.
• Track innovation projects from concept through validation using stage-gate governance.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and launch readiness updates across teams.
• Coordinate documentation and readiness for Go/No-Go reviews, ensuring leadership has the input needed for decisions.
• Serve as a communication bridge between cross-functional teams.
• Support recurring innovation sync meetings by preparing updates, tracking action items, and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, FP&A, corporate development, or commercial analytics (industrial/manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong analytical background in market sizing, ROI/value analysis, and sensitivity modeling.
• Working knowledge of project management tools, supporting projects through structured processes, and managing cross-functional timelines.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience building financial models; other modeling tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between technical engineering teams and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools preferred.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working across departments in fast-moving innovating environment
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working across departments in a fast-moving innovative environment.

Candidates must be local to Buffalo, NY. We require 5 days on-site. No relocation package.

Project Manager

Buffalo, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with the top public university in Buffalo, NY in search of a Project Manager to join its team!

Why apply? Working here comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

Embark on an exciting career journey with a vibrant and growing University Facilities Design and Construction Department. We are actively seeking a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic internal team. As a Project Management professional, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of multiple major construction projects, all while upholding the University's overarching mission.

In this influential position, you will report directly to the Manager of Construction Delivery, receiving assignments from the Assistant Director and occasionally from the Director or Assistant Vice President of Facilities. Enjoy a high degree of autonomy, empowered by mutually determined priorities and objectives set by your supervisor. Demonstrate your expertise through substantial independent judgment and initiative, contributing to the successful realization of our ambitious projects.

Beyond the professional rewards, this role offers more than a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in shaping the future of our esteemed institution while honing your project management skills and contributing to the dynamic growth of our University Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills for client advisory, expertise alignment, external agency collaboration, design contribution, and team leadership.
• Track project budgets and schedules using Maximo software, identifying issues and proposing mitigating tactics.
• Collaborate with University Procurement for bid processing, contract awarding, cost estimation, material ordering, and project changes.
• Work closely with senior leadership, contributing to project prioritization, staffing forecasts, and funding assessments.
• Analyze past practices for continuous improvement and serve as a subject matter expert within University Facilities.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including departmental leadership, researchers, faculty, athletes, students, SUNY leadership, and local municipalities.
• Provide systems analysis and project solutions within predetermined budgets and schedules, educating clients on project processes.
• Coordinate planning, design, construction, and documentation activities for facilities.
• Report to the Manager of Construction Delivery, with occasional assignments from the Assistant Director or higher-level executives.
• Maintain frequent contact with academic and administrative department customers, addressing building conditions, space utilization, financials, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Campus Planning, Facilities Design & Construction, outside consultants, and contractors for project scopes and completion.
• Interact with customers to define scope boundaries, resolve design considerations, and negotiate project issues.
• Provide final construction documents, engage with the design team during the design process, and ensure seamless project occupation transitions.
• Supervise staff, review and manage project documentation, and meet financial objectives through forecasting and budget preparation.
• Manage project schedules using Maximo Scheduler, review change orders, and prepare monthly project reports.
• Follow State, SUNY, and University policies and procedures, and assist in project bidding to contractors.
• Review contractor requests for payments, assess accuracy, and approve amounts for invoices.
• Prepare contracts, assist in preconstruction activities, and negotiate change orders and claims.
• Contribute to project prioritization, workforce planning, and efficiency improvements within the department.
• Resolve problems, complete inspections, and serve as a resource to University Facilities peers and the larger institution.
• Participate in committees and groups as needed for expertise, uphold environmentally conscious practices, and understand the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision-making and facilities stewardship.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction
• Management or related field with 3 years of experience in project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 7 years of experience in project management.
• Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules and budgets from inception to completion preferred.
• Supervisory experience recommended.
• Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
• New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP, NYCCEO, and/or LEED or equivalent considered.

Salary Range

$98K- 103K

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

At Caplugs, we work to identify and develop talent, continuously focusing on innovation, learning and improvement to deliver on our promise to be the product protection partner our customers need to solve their challenges. Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Candidate must ALREADY live in the Buffalo, NY area. SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE

SUMMARY: Directs the manufacturing processes in the plant and the office. Plans the layout of all the departments within the organization to provide maximum possible efficiency. Responsible for the improvement of applications and other related technical support by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Investigates trends in technology and keeps facility up to date with new technology.

• Performs layout drafting on AutoCAD.

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and layouts.

• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

• Monitors the efficient functioning of production processes.

• Responsible for equipment maintenance.

• Develops and submits proposals for management approval.

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Performs engineering projects and plant engineering responsibilities as required.

• Coordinates construction on equipment installation activities.

• Devises and adapts tools, work techniques and plant or manufacturing procedures.

• Occasionally covers Maintenance Lead Position, including overseeing & directing maintenance staff & monitoring maintenance WO system.

• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Position takes work direction from Facility Manager, Production Manager, production supervision from molding, VDM, Extrusion, & Secondary Operations.

• Responsible for complying with the company’s Environmental Policy Manual, applicable work instructions and reporting any environmental nonconformance and/or potential nonconformance to supervision or management.

• Orders spare parts (researches/determines parts & suppliers as necessary).

• May assist in company’s water treatment program (if so special training maybe required).

• Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.