Distribution Planning Engineer -IV

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

Department:
Distribution Planning

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR PREFERENCES

Under general supervision, the engineer is responsible for the following:

• Perform system power flow modeling and analytics of the electric distribution system using electrical distribution system models in software such as Synergi, ASPEN Oneliner or other related products
• Identify distribution and substation enhancements and expansions to address evolving system needs or emergent issues
• Evaluate interconnection requests for solar PV, battery storage, and other Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and assess system impacts and recommend needed mitigations
• Evaluate customer service requests such as new loads or upgrades and conduct studies and provide service recommendations
• Support regulatory filings and grid modernization initiatives or other PNM plans and programs
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety regulations, and state/federal rules (IEEE, NESC, FERC/NERC) as applicable
• Provide technical support and direction to field personnel and contractors, and training to less experienced staff, as needed
• Communicate engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences
• Apply engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards and new technology solutions

• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, and design workflows and procedures
• Experience in distribution planning modeling software such as Synergi, CYME is preferred
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability - including modeling and analytics capability and experience with power flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and reliability analyses
• Ability to resolve meter or other modeling data irregularities in coordination with other relevant technical areas
• Ability to understand and represent modern technologies applicable in the distribution and substation environment, especially grid modernization technologies
• Ability to write, review and maintain technical software, data sets, and documents - for example databases, process documents, procedures and other modeling documentation
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, self‑motivation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform all work in a safe and timely manner
• Ability to work as part of a team with various departments and levels of personnel

Salary Grade: G06 (Minimum $78,537, Midpoint $106,024, Maximum $133,511)

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. All candidates must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, identity verification, and a criminal background check, and complete required cyber security training. A credit background check may also be required.

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

• Manages all 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
• 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, ongoing basis

• Broad knowledge and proven ability to…