PNM is looking for a Transmission Lines Engineer that will perform complex engineering activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR PREFERENCES
- Under general supervision, the engineer is responsible for the following:
- Design transmission routes and lines including structure types, configurations, and profile, as well as review design packages for accuracy
- Establish and apply requirements and standards for new or existing transmission lines and modifications/extensions and for associated structures and hardware equipment to be used within PNM transmission lines
- Experience resolving emergent issues on transmission line construction projects and/or failures at existing locations and within existing equipment within the company and or with neighboring entities
- Performing lightning studies and experience interpreting or peer reviewing lightning study results
- Ability to create bill of materials and equipment lists for transmission line construction projects
- Work with original equipment manufacturers and vendors to identify offerings and relate them to PNM project needs
- Calculate facilities ratings based on material properties, configurations, and ambient condition(s)
- Identify required outages and clearance points for transmission line projects for both greenfield and brownfield projects coordinated with the Project Management and Control Center departments
- Perform field inspections and verifications for projects and delivered material to ensure adherence to design standards and specifications
- 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
- Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.
COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, organization, and attention to detail
- PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, MFAD, and SAG10 software and estimating experience preferred
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team with various departments and levels of personnel
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
