Electrical Utility Engneering Technician

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, acts as lead support to engineers and applies advanced electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering knowledge to design and coordinate very complex and large projects and assignments. Functions within the engineering areas in a capacity directly impacting the maintenance and improvement of level of service to customers, system operation, and reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicates in writing and verbally with customers, company personnel, outside agencies and other utilities for purposes of project negotiations, assistance, information gathering, and departmental support

Applies mathematical, economic, and risk analysis, advanced electrical, civil and mechanical knowledge and experience to the design, preparation, and coordination or the most complex projects

Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with complex material, equipment, contract or design specifications

Leads other department technicians by establishing project schedules, delegating and monitoring assignments, verifying work on assignments, and providing input to supervisor for performance appraisals

Understands and applies expert knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards, engineering practices, and principals to area of responsibility

Generates or analyzes computer data

Prepares, verifies, and evaluates a wide variety of engineering drawings, charts, graphs, and prints

May prepare and review routine customer or project related contracts

Independently negotiates internally and externally and makes decisions impacting projects

Provides training and assistance to other technicians, and may assist in orientation or training of entry-level engineers

Provides information to assist in department budgeting

Functions in a lead role to other department technicians including establishing project schedules, delegating, and monitoring assignments, verifying work on assignments, and providing input to supervisor for performance appraisals

COMPETENCIES:

Expert knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards and engineering practices and principals to area of responsibility

Ability to gather and synthesize complex or diverse information

Extensive background of theoretical and practical knowledge to develop solutions or recommendations to concurrent projects and issues

Ability to recognize and define objectives requiring action

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and or experience related to the discipline.

Business needs dictate that the incumbent must routinely perform the identified tasks 75% of the time.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a 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

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software

Ability to develop new computer applications for the department's use as needed, and use computers to generate or analyze data to perform work in area of responsibility

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Advanced ability to solve practical problems with minimal technical direction from Senior Engineers. Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. In depth networking with other internal departments. Job assignments typically require algebra, and may require trigonometry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and/or field environment. Certain areas of the Company may require extensive field work and exposure to the environment in all weather conditions. Promotions are based on business need for duties to be performed, in addition to employee qualifications.

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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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person