ENGINEER II

Salary

$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548

This position is posted until filled.

Engineer II

The position may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Candidates must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Candidates must also attend cyber security training and complete annual cyber security training. Depending on location, a credit background check may also be required.

Under general supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, practices and procedures commonly employed in a specific area of assignment.

• Provides the engineering expertise necessary to support intermediate projects that are generally conventional in nature.
• Conducts or participates in studies of intermediate size that evaluate performance, cost, and scheduling criteria of a limited number of alternatives.
• Applies routine engineering techniques, practices, and procedures in support of operational areas.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations effectively to engineering and non-engineering individuals and groups.
• Represents the Company in intermediate engineering matters.
• Interacts with and provides technical support consistent with the application of well-established standards to other associates.
• Participates in the formulation of Company and industry standards.
• Provides technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and Company personnel as required by specific assignments/projects.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard engineering principles, practices and regulations, and economic and decision analysis principles to area problems including generation, transmission, distribution, fuels, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, etc.).
• Demonstrated good leadership skills, self‑motivation, and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
• Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution plus 2 or more years of engineering experience, or 1 or more year with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate, or 1 or more year plus a Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Fundamentals of Engineering certificate preferred.
• Must possess a current, legally valid driver’s license and meet Company driving record requirements.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, write speeches and presentations, and speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  In‑depth knowledge of personal computers and demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs, AutoCAD, Word, Access, Excel, Windows, etc.
• Analysis and Problem‑Solving Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (50 pounds or under), crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights. Protective equipment required: hard‑hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Time will be divided between office and field, with a majority of time in the office. Work will be around high voltage electricity, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

Safety is a core value at TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving, and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

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