Distribution Engineer III or IV; Utility Strongly

Engineer IV

Salary Grade: G05 (Minimum: $90,316 – Max: $153,536)

Posting Deadline:
This position is posted until filled.

• Review the district GIS to ensure protective device coordination, feeder load balancing, and compliance with Cooperative TNMP’s policies and procedures.
• Serve as engineering contact point for large accounts, managing system layout, creating necessary work orders, and coordinating required materials.
• Layout and create work orders for system improvement projects, work plan items, DOT projects, and other assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of critical loads (medical facilities, water/sewer facilities, police/fore, communication towers, schools, etc.) within the context of Emergency Operating procedures.

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If covered, candidates must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (identity verification and criminal background check) before hiring, promotion, or transfer. Unescorted access to cyber secure areas requires completion of cyber security training; annual training is also required.

Given the financial nature of this position, a credit check may be required depending on location. Candidates must pass a credit background check before hiring, promotion, or transfer if applicable.

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates large and significant engineering projects and/or a number of small projects that are complex in nature. Functions as a staff advisor and consultant by performing the following duties:

• Provide diverse and advanced engineering and project management expertise for large and high-profile projects.
• Lead or conduct performance, cost, and scheduling studies that require advanced techniques or modifications of standard practices.
• Serve the operational areas with highly skilled and diversified expertise.
• Communicate engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Represent the company’s interests in advanced engineering matters.
• Identify and resolve broad technical and/or organizational issues affecting company goals and objectives.
• Provide advanced technical support as a staff advisor or consultant to other associates.
• Apply extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Guide contractors and company personnel on an as‑needed basis with advanced technical direction or activity supervision.
• Act as a lead for staff engineers, professionals, and technicians; provide training as appropriate.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution plus five to seven years of experience. A Masters Degree is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Professional Engineer License in the State of New Mexico is preferred. Must possess a current, legally valid driver’s license and meet the company’s driving record requirements.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence; effective speaking before groups of customers, employees, and managers.

Computer

Skills:

Proficiency with personal computers and electrical engineering design programs; word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Analysis and Problem‑Solving Ability:
Apply common sense to complex instructions; address problems with multiple variables in complicated situations.

Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, exposure to outside elements, lifting (≤50 lbs), crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights. Protective equipment required: hard‑hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Work Environment:
Time divided between office and field with majority in the office; work around high‑voltage electricity facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

Salary Grade: G06 (Minimum: $78,537 – Max: $133,511)

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates engineering work for a project of moderate scope or detailed phases of a major project.

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If covered, candidates…