Engineer I-IV (Transmission/Distribution Planning Contracts)

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Transmission Planning Engineer III Salary: DOE Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all the 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

COMPETENCIES

Broad knowledge and proven ability to apply engineering principles, practices and regulations to, and perform economic and decision analysis studies of issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, 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, 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

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor¿s Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), plus four or more years of engineering experience or three or more with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or three or more with a Master¿s Degree in Engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate is preferred. Must possess current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the Company¿s driving record requirements. Engineer IV Salary: DOE Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY

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 and often functions as staff advisor and consultant by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides the diverse and advanced engineering and project management expertise associated with large and high-profile projects and/or a number of small projects with many complex features Leads or conducts performance, cost and scheduling studies/evaluations that require advanced and innovative techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and precepts Provides the operational areas with highly skilled and diversified expertise Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences Represents the companys interests in advanced engineering matters Identifies and resolves broad technical and/or organizational issues affecting the company goals and objectives Provides advanced technical support as a staff advisor or consultant to, and interacts with other associates Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards Provides advanced and often highly innovative technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis Functions as a lead for staff engineers, professionals, and technicians and as appropriate, provides training

COMPETENCIES

Extensive knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, 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, 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 strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) with five to seven years of experience. Masters Degree in Engineering is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Professional Engineers License in the State of New Mexico is preferred. Must possess current, legally valid drivers license and meet the Companys driving record requirements. Engineer I Salary: DOE Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs assignments designed to develop engineering work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard techniques, practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides entry-level engineering support for projects that are small and somewhat repetitive in nature Conducts small or repetitive studies or participates in larger studies where project performance, cost, and scheduling are the key factors of evaluation Provides basic engineering support to operational areas Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations Represents the Company in technical matters that are fundamental in nature Provides entry-level technical support to and interacts with other associates Uses the Company and industry standards to ensure safety and consistency of engineering results Provides occasional technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and lower-level Company personnel

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and ability to apply the appropriate basic and well-established principles, practices and regulations in the incumbents respective discipline 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 Demonstrated confidence working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) and one to three years related experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the Company¿s driving record requirements. Engineer II Salary: DOE Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of and ability to apply standard engineering principles, practices and regulations, and economic and decision analysis principles to area problems including, but not limited to, 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

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor¿s Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), plus 2 or more years of engineering experience or 1 or more with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or 1 or more years plus a Master¿s Degree in Engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate preferred. Must possess current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the Company¿s driving record requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr PNM Resources