Sr Interconnection Specialist
Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$94,831 - $128,022 - $161,213
This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, 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.
SUMMARY:
Leads the technical implementation, coordination, and configuration of complex metering systems and projects, including large-scale and high-impact initiatives. Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing technical guidance, consultation, and support across Transmission Engineering, Operations, and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead coordination and implementation of metering requirements for Renewable Interconnector generation and Utility Intertie projects
- Perform advanced configuration and programming of equipment and support commissioning activities
- Review and interpret complex meter telemetry and provide recommendations to leadership
- Maintain and improve transmission and distribution station metering standards
- Develop metering and communications diagrams and documentation
- Act as subject matter expert for advanced metering design, and negotiations with interconnectors on behalf of PNM.
- Coordinate with other disciplines among the Transmission Engineering Department
- Maintain CALISO and NERC CIP compliance and regulatory requirements
- Represent metering standards on the Transmission Standards Committee
- Develop and maintain metering standards and related practices
- Assist in Contractor selections and provide responses to requests for information
COMPETENCIES:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, IONSetup, and SEL AcSELerator; ability to work in high-voltage environments
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to utility metering
Knowledge of engineering standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC);
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Possession of a valid driver's license
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
