Virgil L. Coriz

Virgil L. Coriz is an experienced engineer specializing in electric utility projects, currently serving as Engineer III at Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) since June 2018, where responsibilities include managing grid modernization initiatives in both overhead and underground distribution systems. Prior experience includes roles as Safety & Occupational Health Specialist with the U.S. Department of the Interior, and various engineering positions at Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, including System Engineer and Engineering Manager, where leadership and oversight of engineering teams were key. Early career development included roles such as Project Engineer at Rust Caterpillar Power Division and a summer internship at PNM, complemented by a Master of Science in Electric Utility Management and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University.