Engineering Manager

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department:
Distribution Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Manager

Salary Grade: G04

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$110,004 - $148,506 - $187,007

SUMMARY:

Directs and manages a team involved in the design and construction of transmission, distribution, operation, and maintenance activities; manages, trains, and directs engineers and technical personnel and provides administrative support to management; manages an engineering and technical team that works on specific engineering projects from inception through completion; and is responsible for the execution of goals, programs, and projects within an engineering functional unit or section.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, coordinates, supervises, and directs engineers and technical staff.

Administers contracts for wide array of projects, professional services, outside services, materials, and equipment

Holds employees accountable to complete all projects in a timely and professional manner, while promoting a safe working environment.

Oversees and accountable with the overall budget for the department

Responsible for capital project development and 20-year capital planning for areas of department.

Responsible for technical review of design and work product to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations, policies, and standards for all work completed.

Handles employee related matters such as performance appraisals, technical career development, mentoring, approving absences, on-the-job training, and counseling.

Recommends necessary changes in Company engineering and construction standards.

Responsible for area development of long-range distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, and generation planning.

Reviews and approves design for new construction, system reliability, and maintenance.

Provides input to job scheduling of construction activities.

Determines engineering criteria for service to customers and users.

Represents the Company as an expert witness on electric system matters in regulatory and other administrative proceedings

Ensures the proper execution of training, performance appraisals, counseling, discipline, and EEO compliance.

Supports growth of the Company
¿ s revenue by working with various economic development organizations to attract business and industry to the service territory.

COMPETENCIES:

Broad knowledge of engineering precedents in specialty area and in related specialty areas.

Working knowledge of management principles.

Ability to manage projects on time and within budget.

Ability to explain highly complex matters and build consensus among diverse groups.

Knowledge of construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution and/or power generation systems.

Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Engineering with seven to nine years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Master
¿ s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a current, legally valid driver
¿ s license and meet the company
¿ s driving record requirements.

Active and in good standing licensed professional engineer.

Preference for New Mexico and/or Texas professional engineer license.

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write complex correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in group situations and respond to questions from customers, clients, management, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal…