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TXNM Energy DESIGNER, SR in Texas City, Texas
DESIGNER, SR
Location: Texas City, TX, United States
Job ID: 6088210
Date Posted:Aug 6, 2024
PREFERENCES
Experience with NESC, AutoCad, ArcFm and Maximo .
JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Grade: G10
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$44,728 - $59,265 - $73,801
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.
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, assists with the designs, estimate preparation, maps and assembles construction work order packages for distribution, construction, transmission, and maintenance projects applying some degree of technical and engineering knowledge.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the design of projects for the installation of line extensions, system reliability, and maintenance of electric facilities
Prepares resource and cost estimates and assembles construction package
Coordinates activities, such as right-of-way, permits, environmental screenings, etc., related to the project
Prepares and administers all customer line extension, contracts, including refunds for II and Sr. levels
Prepares design, obtains "as builts" from C&M department, files manually
May be responsible for reconciliation and closing of all work orders
Stays current on technology, policies, and procedures
Solves minor technical issues
May perform in the role of an expeditor: coordinating initial customer contact for new electric service installation, removals, relocations, generating customer line extension requests, and processing electric service/yard line orders
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to interpret field notes into a design and estimate
Knowledge to apply engineering and technical principles by designing routine electric distribution and transmission system projects
General knowledge in electric theory and design, with basic knowledge of the operation of the other utility
Knowledge of established PNM policies, procedures, and guidelines
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in utility design or construction for similar types of projects in the department
Knowledge of the rules and regulations that drive Company policies, which may include DOT, PRC, NEC, NESC
Ability to provide sustained high levels of effective and efficient customer service by resolving customer inquiries and/or complaints in a professional/courteous manner
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED with five to seven years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
VoTech Drafting & Advanced math skills, GIS mapping, Autocad, Algebra I or equivalent experience.
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, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Actively participates in customer meetings
Successfully communicates with customers on simple projects
COMPUTER SKILLS:
One to two years functional working knowledge of personal computers
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
Knowledge of PNMs current computer systems, (i.e. AM/FM, Banner, PassPort, Amigo, and PAWS)
ANALYSIS 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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Job assignments typically require algebra, and may require trigonometry.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Regularly required to sit up to 1/2 to 2/3 of the time. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Grade: G08
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$58,128 - $77,021 - $95,912
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.
SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, designs, prepares estimates, maps and assembles construction work order packages for distribution, construction, transmission and maintenance projects applying technical and engineering knowledge. May assume lead role for designer group.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs all varieties of complex projects such as residential, commercial, industrial, large power and system improvements
Resolves complex complaints including large customer, large generation, industrial, commercial, PRC, and Sr. VP regarding voltage, service, and/or damages
Coordinates complex functions, which vary by area. Complex electric is typically large customer outages, generation design, large industrial and/or commercial projects, major system improvements, and highway relocations. Complexity in other areas involves managing the customer interface in lieu of a Project Leader on all various scopes of jobs.
Undertakes complex special assignments as directed
Prepares resource and cost estimates and assembles complex construction package
Teams with SDP PM for all P3 resources
Coordinates and assesses activities such as right-of-way, permits, environmental screening, etc., related to the project
Obtains permits, reviews other designers' work
Prepares all customer line extension contracts. Reviews other designers work as needed
Prepares and reviews design, obtains "as builts" from C&M department, files manually
May direct the reconciliation of all work orders and variance WO as needed
Provides training and technical assistance to other Designers, and helps establish training needs for other team members
Stays current on technology, policies, and procedures
Takes an active role in making changes to policies and technologies
Solves complex technical issues, multiple-tasks, and multiple projects without direction from Senior Engineers
Equates/trains others on the resolution
Assumes a lead role to other Designers and may assume role as Project Leader when necessary
May perform in the role of an expeditor: coordinating initial customer contact for new electric service installation, removals, relocations, generating customer line extension requests, and processing electric service/yard line orders
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to interpret field notes into a design and estimate
Expert ability to apply engineering and technical principles by designing complex electric distribution system projects
Ability to work with Engineering to guarantee system reliability
Expertise in advanced design, for example: large commercial shopping centers with major anchor stores, industrial customers, network systems, system improvements, large subdivisions that require a system improvement to provide power involving three phase and single phase design, network systems, small commercial, large distribution, large outage, and major upgrades or redesign for joint use collocations
Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and assume the role of Project Leader using SDP for P3 work
Broad, applicable, advanced knowledge in electric theory and design, and code compliance with basic knowledge of the operation of the other utility where applicable
Extensive knowledge of established Company policies, procedures, and guidelines, including right-of-way and environmental assessment
Expert knowledge and experience in utility design or construction for typical projects in the department. Proposes budgets on annual basis
Broad knowledge of the agency rules and regulations that drive Company policies, design manual, labor database, design standards, and CU compatible units which may include DOT, PRC, NEC, NESC
Ability to provide sustained high levels of effective and efficient customer service, by resolving customer inquiries and/or complaints in a professional and courteous manner
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with five to seven years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
VoTech Drafting & Advanced math skills, GIS mapping, Autocad, Algebra I or equivalent experience.
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, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Actively participates in customer meetings
Successfully communicates with customers on large and complex projects
Negotiates company position
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Job assignments typically require algebra, and may require trigonometry
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Five or more years of broad working knowledge of personal computers
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
In depth knowledge of PNM's current computer systems, (i.e. AM/FM, Banner, PassPort, Amigo, Powerplant and PAWS)
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Advanced ability to solve practical engineering and design 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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:
TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
DEI Statement:
At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.
TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.