System Protection Engineer I - IV or Principal Engineer

TXNM Energy • Texas City, TX

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About The Position

TNMP is looking for a System Protection Engineer that will perform complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
• Engineer I - One to three years related experience preferred.
• Engineer II - Two or more years of engineering experience; one or more years with FE certificate or master's degree in engineering.
• Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering.
• Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience.
• Principal Engineer - Ten or more years of engineering experience; nine or more years with master's degree in engineering. Professional Engineer license required.

Nice To Haves

• Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineers License.

Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit, overcurrent and distance coordination studies using ASPEN Oneliner.
• Calculate and develop protective relay settings for new projects and/or modify existing protective relay settings as required to maintain system reliability.
• Analyze system disturbances and recommend mitigation plans in compliance with NERC PRC-004.
• Act as an SME on assigned NERC and/or CIP compliance standards.
• Review Relaying one line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams and other relay design deliverables.
• Ensure that all work is performed in adherence to applicable company standards and NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• Provide technical support and direction to field personnel as needed.
• Provides training to less experienced staff.
• Participates in peer reviews as assigned.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.
• Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provides technical direction to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis.
• Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k company match
• Separate company paid 401k contribution
• Sign-on bonus and/or relocation may be offered
• Salary: based on experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees