Engineering Manager

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is seeking a manager to direct a team involved in engineering projects. The role requires overseeing teams of engineers, ensuring compliance, and managing project budgets effectively.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a professional engineer license, with experience in project management and team leadership. This position offers the opportunity to work in both office and field environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7-9 years related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving record requirements.
• Licensed professional engineer in good standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a team of engineers.
• Oversees the overall budget for the department.
• Responsible for capital project development and planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Analysis and problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Directs and manages a team involved in the design and construction of transmission, distribution, operation, and maintenance activities; manages, trains, and directs engineers and technical personnel and provides administrative support to management; manages an engineering and technical team that works on specific engineering projects from inception through completion; and is responsible for the execution of goals, programs, and projects within an engineering functional unit or section.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and directs engineers and technical staff.
• Administers contracts for wide array of projects, professional services, outside services, materials, and equipment.
• Holds employees accountable to complete all projects in a timely and professional manner, while promoting a safe working environment.
• Oversees and is accountable for the overall budget for the department.
• Responsible for capital project development and 20‑year capital planning for areas of the department.
• Responsible for technical review of design and work product to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations, policies, and standards for all work completed.
• Handles employee‑related matters such as performance appraisals, technical career development, mentoring, approving absences, on‑the‑job training, and counseling.
• Recommends necessary changes in company engineering and construction standards.
• Responsible for area development of long‑range distribution, sub‑transmission, transmission, and generation planning.
• Reviews and approves design for new construction, system reliability, and maintenance.
• Provides input to job scheduling of construction activities.
• Determines engineering criteria for service to customers and users.
• Represents the company as an expert witness on electric system matters in regulatory and other administrative proceedings.
• Ensures the proper execution of training, performance appraisals, counseling, discipline, and EEO compliance.
• Supports growth of the company’s revenue by working with various economic development organizations to attract business and industry to the service territory.

Competencies

• Broad knowledge of engineering precedents in specialty area and in related specialty areas.
• Working knowledge of management principles.
• Ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to explain highly complex matters and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution and/or power generation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with seven to nine years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must possess a current, legally valid driver’s license and meet the company’s driving record requirements.
• Active and in good standing licensed professional engineer (Preference for New Mexico and/or Texas professional engineer license).

Skills

• Communication skills: Ability to read, comprehend, write and present complex instructions, correspondence, memos, and to respond to questions from customers, clients, management, and other employees.
• Mathematical skills: Knowledge of probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Analysis and problem‑solving ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Office, field, construction environment. Employees may be responsible for providing services to various holding company subsidiaries and affiliates.

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.