Engineering Supervisor

TXNM Energy, Inc.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM Energy is seeking an Engineering Supervisor (Transmission Planning) who will lead a team of engineers and technical staff in the design, construction, and maintenance of transmission projects in Texas. You will ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, and codes while guiding daily activities.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising, delegating tasks, and collaborating with scheduling and contract teams, with emphasis on long-range planning for distribution, sub-transmission,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5–7 years related experience.
• Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write complex correspondence and present information.
• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises engineers and senior technical staff within the engineering section or functional unit
• Oversees multiple projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Delegates tasks and assignments effectively to optimize team performance
• Ensures compliance with industry codes, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Provides input for long-range planning related to distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, and generation
• Handles employee-related matters including performance appraisals, training, and counseling
• Recommends updates and improvements to engineering and construction standards
• Collaborates with construction scheduling and contract management teams to support successful project execution
• Provides administrative support to management and contribute to budget planning for the area
• Performs engineering work on large or multiple smaller projects as needed

Skills

Supervisory skills

Project management

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Engineering Supervisor (Transmission Planning)

Salary Grade: G05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$94,831- $128,022- $161,213

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.

SUMMARY

Supervises a team of engineers and technical staff focused on the design, construction, and maintenance of generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and comply with all relevant codes and standards. Coordinates daily activities and provides guidance, this role supports operational goals while fostering professional growth among team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises engineers and senior technical staff within the engineering section or functional unit
• Oversees multiple projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Delegates tasks and assignments effectively to optimize team performance
• Ensures compliance with industry codes, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Provides input for long-range planning related to distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, and generation
• Handles employee-related matters including performance appraisals, training, and counseling
• Recommends updates and improvements to engineering and construction standards
• Collaborates with construction scheduling and contract management teams to support successful project execution
• Provides administrative support to management and contribute to budget planning for the area
• Performs engineering work on large or multiple smaller projects as needed

COMPETENCIES

• Broad knowledge of engineering precedents in specialty area and in related specialty areas.
• Working knowledge of supervisory principles.
• Ability to manage projects on time and within budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Engineering with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a current, legally valid drivers license and meet the company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write complex correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in group situations and respond to questions from customers, clients, management, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and 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.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

Work performed in field/construction environment.

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.