Sr Interconnection Specialist

Summary

Sr Interconnection Specialist 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
• Cookordination 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
• Aid in Contractor selections and provide responses to requests for information

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)
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Communication Skills: Advanced written and verbal interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technically complex concepts with internal and external stakeholders
• Mathematical Skills: Basic Algebra required with some calculus preferred
• Computer Skills: Ability to create and refine scoping documents and technical specifications. Request quotes and develop material requests in PNM's procurement system. Understanding of serial and ethernet LAN communications for connecting to devices and programming equipment via direct or remote connections
• Analysis and Problem-solving: Ability to analyze complex single line diagrams and determine required metering systems. Parse metering data to separate wholesale and retail values and ensure accurate transmission to MV90 and CAISO. Decide best practices, including CAISO redundancy requirements, equipment selection (CTs, CVTs), and specifications based on application conditions. Scope and impact: Resolve high-profile metering issues affecting revenue accuracy, including discrepancies that may result in significant financial impact or legal exposure

Compliance

• NERC CIP cyber security standards
• Personnel Risk Assessment, including identity verification and a criminal background check
• Cyber security training