ENGINEER I, II, or III (Substation, Testing & Commission Engineer)

ENGINEER I, II, or III - Substation Testing & Commission Engineer Location: Texas City, TX, United States Job ID: 6089501 Date Posted: Mar 20, 2026

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POSTING DEADLINE This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

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### ENGINEER IIISalary Grade: G06 | Level | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Engineer III | $82,463 | $111,325 | $140,187 |

SUMMARY Under general supervision, plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the engineering work for a total project of moderate scope or for detailed phases of part of a major project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all the engineering aspects of projects of moderate scope or detailed phases of major project efforts.
• Leads or conducts performance, cost, and scheduling studies of varying size that are generally conventional in nature.
• Supports operational areas through the application of standard and non-standard engineering techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal groups in a working or conference type environment.
• Represents the companys interests in engineering matters that may be varied and complex in nature.
• Interacts with and provides broad knowledge technical support to other associates.
• Applies engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provides technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on a regular, on-going basis.

COMPETENCIES

• Broad knowledge and proven ability to apply engineering principles, practices, and regulations to and perform economic and decision analysis studies of 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.
• Ability to forecast budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET) plus four or more years of engineering experience; OR
• Three or more years with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate; OR
• Three or more years with a Masters Degree in Engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Fundamentals of Engineering certificate is preferred.
• Must possess current, legally valid drivers license and meet the Companys driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, write speeches and presentations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs.
• In-depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements; lifting 50 pounds or under; crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights. Protective equipment required: hard-hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Time will be divided between office and field with a majority of time in the office. Work will be around high voltage electricity facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

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### ENGINEER IISalary Grade: G07 | Level | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Engineer II | $73,060 | $96,804 | $120,548 |

SUMMARY Under general supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, practices, and procedures commonly employed in a specific area of assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the engineering expertise necessary to support intermediate projects that are generally conventional in nature.
• Conducts or participates in studies of intermediate size that evaluate performance, cost, and scheduling criteria of a limited number of alternatives.
• Applies routine engineering techniques, practices, and procedures in support of operational areas.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations effectively to engineering and non-engineering individuals and groups.
• Represents the Company in intermediate engineering matters.
• Interacts with and provides technical support consistent with the application of well-established standards to other associates.
• Participates in the formulation of Company and industry standards.
• Provides technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and Company personnel as required by specific assignments/projects.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard engineering principles, practices, and regulations, and economic and decision analysis principles to area problems including but not limited to generation, transmission, distribution, fuels, 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, etc.).
• Demonstrated good leadership skills, self-motivation, and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
• Comfortable working in and around high voltage up to 345kV electrical facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET) plus 2 or more years of engineering experience; OR
• 1 or more years with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate; OR
• 1 or more years plus a Masters Degree in Engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Fundamentals of Engineering certificate preferred.
• Must possess current, legally valid drivers license and meet the Companys driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, write speeches and presentations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs (AutoCAD, Word, Access, Excel, Windows, etc.).

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements; lifting 50 pounds or under; crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights. Protective Equipment Required: Hard-hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Time will be divided between office and field with a majority of time in the office. Work will be around high voltage electricity, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

DEGREES Bachelor of Engineering

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Drivers License Required
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate

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### 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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