November 8, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Scada & Controls Engineer I - IV

Organization:
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Region:
Canada, New Mexico, Albuquerque
End of contest:
February 3, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description
Job ID: 6088651

PREFERENCES

Able to travel / valid driver's license required
Technicial writing experience
High voltage experience
Transmission System Controls
Electrical Engineer - power systems
Electrical Engineer
Autocad Software (preferred)
PE (preferred)
NERC/CIP experience (preferred)
EIT/FE certification (preferred)
Technical knowledge to develop SCADA RTU Configurations
Ability to configure SCADA remote I/O devices
Able to maintain point list spreadsheets and detailed relay panel designs
Engineer the SCADA and backup telemetry communications requirements
Understand system and station one-line diagrams, station control prints and SCADA schemes
Able to assist in switching station SCADA and control system checkout/commissioning
Able to Troubleshoot SCADA systems to assist Meter, Substation and communication departments

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.  

Engineer I

Salary Grade: G08
Salary BOE


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: 

Bachelor's 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.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:                  
Ability to read and interpret documents

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

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization

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Contact

TXNM Energy, Inc.



Albuquerque

New Mexico United States

www.txnmenergy.com