Engineer II or Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning

About the role

SPP is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise with SPP power system analysis tools and processes
• Apply concepts related to powerflow and transmission planning
• Develop, use, and instruct transmission planning tools such as PROMOD, Powerbase, PAT, PSS/E, Capacity Expansion software, and Microsoft Office
• Complete study assignments directed by supervision or stakeholder committees
• Lead or support complex technical processes for transmission planning and CPP-related efforts; delegation of assignments may be required
• Coordinate SPP transmission planning process, results, and analysis with neighboring ISOs, RTOs, and Planning Authorities
• Maintain detailed understanding of governing documents and processes as required
• Develop positive technical, supervisory, leadership, and management-level stakeholder relationships
• Aid in assignments to collect data, share results, and facilitate stakeholder feedback
• Develop staff secretary skills (meeting minutes, action items, Robert’s Rules of Order)
• Serve as staff secretary for an SPP task force or working group if called to do so
• Exercise intermediate decision-making skills to adapt between standard and non-standard techniques
• Take responsibility for independent projects and develop project management skills
• Build skills through collaboration and observation of more experienced engineers
• Provide key technical support in a teamwork environment
• Independently manage technical processes, studies, or tasks with limited scope and minimal supervision
• Assist more experienced engineers with advanced studies and processes
• Observe engineering decision-making behaviors to develop leadership abilities

Qualifications

• Combined Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a university meeting Professional Engineering exam requirements (ABET-accredited institution or graduate degree from an ABET-accredited institution); degree must be calculus-based; preferred fields include Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; Engineer II: 2 years of relevant engineering experience; Senior Engineer: 5 years of relevant engineering experience; PE License may satisfy one year of experience requirement
• Engineer II Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• Senior Engineer Qualifications: Advanced degree in a related field of study; Knowledge of power systems analysis tools for steady-state, dynamic, short-circuit, or database management; Strong interpersonal, teamwork, written, and verbal communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Core Values

Embrace and promote the SPP Culture, Mission, and Core Values; Incorporate Culture Drivers into all engineering assignments and SPP-related efforts; Ensure compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Benefits

Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities; Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; Relocation bonus (if applicable); Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible; Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

Pay

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates. Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Schedule

Minimal travel required (0–15%)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southeastern Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southeastern Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.