Engineering Tech II

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Tech II

Salary Grade: G08 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $61,035 - $80,872 - $100,709

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, works as an engineering aid applying mathematical, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering knowledge in designing, developing and coordinating moderate to large projects. Functions within the engineering areas in a capacity instrumental in maintaining and improving the 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 economic analysis, mathematical, electrical, civil, and mechanical knowledge and experience to the design, preparation, and coordination of moderately complex projects

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

Understands and applies general knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards, engineering practices, and principles

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 to the company and makes decisions impacting projects

Provides training and assistance to lower level technicians and other departments

Provides information to assist in department budgeting

COMPETENCIES:

General knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards, and engineering practices and principles to area of responsibility

Ability to gather and synthesize complex or diverse information

General background of theoretical and practical knowledge to develop solutions or recommendations to concurrent projects and problems

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED with six to seven years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

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 work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software

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

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Intermediates ability to solve semi-complex practical engineering and design problems with some 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

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.

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SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.