JOB DESCRIPTION
Sr Engineering Tech
Salary Grade : G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$69,581 - $92,194 - $114,808
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 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 of 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 principles to area of responsibilityAbility to gather and synthesize complex or diverse informationExtensive background of theoretical and practical knowledge to develop solutions or recommendations to concurrent projects and issuesAbility to recognize and define objectives requiring actionMINIMUM 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 documentsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizationMATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutationsAbility 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 analysisCOMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing softwareAbility 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 responsibilityANALYSIS 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.
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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Engineering Tech I
Salary Grade : G09
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$53,540 - $70,940 - $88,340
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, serves as an engineering aide or trainee, applying basic electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering knowledge to assist in the design, development, and coordination of minor projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicates verbally or in writing with customers, company personnel, and outside agencies to provide service, assistance, and information for customers and / or departmentsApplies general mathematical and electrical, civil, and mechanical knowledge to assist in the design of small projects related to area of responsibilityPerforms field research and inspections on electrical systems, material, and equipmentApplies basic knowledge of applicable codes, specification, standards, and engineering practices and principles to area of responsibilityGenerates or analyzes computer dataAssists in the preparation, development, and maintenance of routine drawings, charts, graphs, and printsPrepares and submits all design paperwork to initiate project implementationGathers, reviews, summarizes, and maintains records for internal and external department or project useCOMPETENCIES
Basic knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards, and engineering practicesAbility to gather and synthesize complex or diverse informationQUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED with five to six years of 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 documentsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizationMATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsCOMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing softwareAbility to develop new computer applications for department use as needed, and use computers to generate or analyze data to perform work in area of responsibilityANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY
Basic ability to solve practical engineering and design problems. 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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