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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer I, II, or III (Substation, Testing... - **Company:** TXNM Energy - **Location:** Texas City, TX, United States - **Salary:** $82,463.0 - $111,325.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, AutoCAD, Spreadsheets, Databases, Desktop Computing, Program Design Languages, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g32x1t ## About the Role 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, Bachelor's 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 with a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or three or more with a Master's Degree in Engineering. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS Fundamentals of Engineering certificate is preferred. Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's 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. DEGREES: Bachelors Degree LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Driver's License (Required) Fundamentals of Engineering Ce, 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., Bachelor's 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 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 driver's license and meet the Company's 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: Driver's License (Required) Fundamentals of Engineering Ce ## Description 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., 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 company's 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, Under general supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, practices and procedures commonly employed in a specific area of assignment., 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. 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