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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Protection Engineer I - IV or Principal Engineer - **Company:** PNM Resources - **Location:** Fort Stockton, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Cyber Security, Databases, Desktop Computing, Program Design Languages, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/feabe6ef-48d6-4374-a6d6-4f4e8d173888 ## About the Role * Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Experience in short circuit studies software like ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, etc. is preferred. * Knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex 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 * Demonstrated strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Level of position offered based on experience and education of the selected candidate. Education 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) Work experience requirements by position level: * 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 PREFERRED EDUCATIN, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: * Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred * Professional Engineers License Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements. COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings and schematics. * Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, speeches, and make 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 (all levels): * 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 (all levels): * 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 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. ## Description * Under general supervision, the system protection engineer is responsible for the following: * 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)