Transmission Line Engineer I-IV

About the role

PNM is seeking a Transmission Lines Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in transmission routes and lines, and will be responsible for a variety of tasks including route design, project coordination, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission routes and lines including structure types, configurations, and profile
• Review design packages for accuracy
• Resolve emergent issues on transmission line construction projects and failures
• Perform lightning studies and interpret or peer review results
• Create bill of materials and equipment lists for transmission line construction projects
• Work with original equipment manufacturers and vendors to identify offerings and relate them to PNM project needs
• Calculate facilities ratings based on material properties, configurations, and ambient conditions
• Identify required outages and clearance points for transmission line projects
• Perform field inspections and verifications for projects and delivered material
• Communicate engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences
• Apply engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards and new technology solutions

Requirements

The successful candidate should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Four or more years of relevant engineering experience, or a combination of three years with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate and two years of engineering experience
• Experience with PLSCADD, PLS-POL, MFAD, and SAG10 software
• Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.)
• Ability to work safely in high-voltage environments up to 345kV
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Minimum of four years of engineering experience
• Experience with PLSCADD, PLS-POL, MFAD, and SAG10 software
• Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.)
• Ability to work safely in high-voltage environments up to 345kV
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proficiency with PLSCADD, PLS-POL, MFAD, and SAG10 software
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, MFAD, and SAG10 software and estimating experience preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply national, state, and local codes and standards
• 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
• Ability to forecast budgets
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Benefits

PNM offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary is determined by experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule.