NYPA Press Release

NYPA Ranked #3 of 500 on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2025

The Title Recognizes Companies that have Excellent Opportunities for Recent Graduates

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received a top ranking on Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2025. NYPA earned a ranking as the third best place to work out of 500 companies, behind Microsoft and Google. NYPA also earned the No. 30 spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers earlier this year. 

This award highlights NYPA’s dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact from day one.

“This distinction reflects NYPA’s dedication to cultivating a workplace filled with passionate, mission-driven individuals,” said NYPA President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll. “NYPA is comprised of experts across a variety of disciplines working to create a thriving, resilient New York State. A stronger, more sustainable New York includes a healthy and engaged workforce. NYPA offers a breadth of programs addressing the overall well-being of an employee. New graduates can expect to have a meaningful and flourishing career at the Power Authority.”    

“I’m honored to see NYPA receive formal recognition for what those of us who work here know to be true,” said Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Karina Saslow. “We’re proud to provide opportunities for recent grads to build a fulfilling career, working on mission-driven projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.”

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 100,000 U.S young professionals from all industry sectors working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. The list was compiled using evaluations given by employees, friends and family members of employees, and members of the public. Additional data was gathered via publicly available company information and was analyzed using a scoring model. Over 2 million employer evaluations were considered.   

NYPA employs more than 2,500 people in New York State and operates major hydropower projects in Western and Northern New York.  NYPA’s workforce includes individuals with a diverse range of skills, including electricians; linepersons; mechanics; security professionals; engineers; project managers; renewables development specialists; policy experts; environmental scientists; data analysts; cyber security experts; cloud engineers; community relations professionals, communications and environmental justice specialists; financial analysts; energy traders; strategic buyers and asset managers; key account managers, and many others. To explore career opportunities at the Power Authority, visit careers.nypa.gov.    

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About NYPA 

NYPA is the largest state public power organization in the nation, operating 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity NYPA produces is clean renewable hydropower. NYPA finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. For more information visit www.nypa.gov and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.