Substation Engineer -IV

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This position is posted until filled.

Project Management

Personnel in this title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Candidates must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (identity verification, criminal background check) and attend annual cyber security training. A credit background check may also be required.

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates engineering projects of moderate scope or detailed phases of major projects.

• Manages engineering aspects of projects of moderate scope or detailed phases of major project efforts.
• Leads or conducts performance, cost, and scheduling studies of varying size that are generally conventional in nature.
• Supports operational areas through the application of standard and non‑standard engineering techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal groups in a working or conference type environment.
• Represents the company’s interests in engineering matters that may be varied and complex in nature.
• Interacts with and provides broad knowledge technical support to other associates.
• Applies engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provides technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on a regular, on‑going basis.

Broad knowledge and proven ability to apply engineering principles, practices and regulations; economic and decision analysis of issues in generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial, regulatory, asset utilization, and environmental controls.

Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.).

Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.

Ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols.

Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment.

Ability to forecast budgets.

Demonstrated leadership skills, self‑motivation, and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution plus four or more years of engineering experience or three or more years with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or three or more years with a Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate is preferred.

Current, legally valid driver’s license; must meet company driving record requirements.

Ability to read and interpret documents.

Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, speeches, and presentations.

Ability to speak effectively before customers, employees, and managers.

In‑depth knowledge of personal computers and electrical engineering design programs.

Proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Apply common sense to carry out complex instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; address problems involving multiple variables.

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

Time divided between office and field; majority in office. Work involves high voltage electrical facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP; we commit to an environment where “everyone goes home safe.”

ADA Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, contact HR ADA Analyst at 505‑241‑4627.