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System Protection Engineer I-IV or Principal Engineer.

Job ID: 6089116

Date Posted:Jun 20, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

System Protection Engineer I - IV or Principal Engineer

Posting Deadline: This position is posted until filled

Department: System Protection

Benefits:

+ Medical, dental, vision

+ 401k company match

+ Separate company paid 401k contribution

+ Sign-on bonus and/or relocation may be offered

+ Salary: based on experience

TNMP is looking for a System Protection Engineer that will perform complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Under general supervision, the system protection engineer is responsible for the following:

+ Perform short circuit, overcurrent and distance coordination studies

+ Calculate and develop protective relay settings for new projects and/ or modify existing protective relay settings as required to maintain system reliability.

+ Analyze system disturbances and recommend mitigation plans Act as an SME on assigned NERC and/ or CIP compliance standards.

+ Review Relaying one line, AC/ DC schematics, wiring diagrams and other relay design deliverables.

+ Ensure that all work is performed in adherence to applicable company standards ,Provide technical support and direction to field personnel as needed.

+ Provides training to less experienced staff.

+ Participates in peer reviews as assigned.

+ Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences

+ Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.

+ Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards

+ Provides technical direction to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis

+ Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

COMPETENCIES:

+ Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Experience in short circuit studies software like CAPE, etc. is preferred.

+ Knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations

+ 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 strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Level of position offered based on experience and education of the selected candidate.

Education requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)

Work experience requirements by position level:

+ Engineer I - One to three years related experience preferred

+ Engineer II - Two or more years of engineering experience; one or more years with FE certificate or master's degree in engineering

+ Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering

+ Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience

+ Principal Engineer - Ten or more years of engineering experience; nine or more years with master's degree in engineering. Professional Engineer license required

PREFERRED , CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

+ Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred

+ Professional Engineers License

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.