Supervisor Transmission Planning

About the role

The Supervisor of Transmission Planning leads a team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for Integrated Transmission Planning studies. Key responsibilities include managing project schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing staff skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and maintain a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Oversee the scoping, scheduling, and execution of Integrated Transmission Planning studies.
• Manage project schedules and staff performance to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Review and approve transmission planning studies executed by engineering staff.
• Aid or lead special projects as needed.
• Represent SPP as a staff expert in stakeholder and other forums.
• Communicate effectively with SPP stakeholders, members, consultants, and others.
• Create and implement development plans for each employee.
• Develop annual departmental budget proposals and maintain budgetary control.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce SPP policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular touch-base meetings with direct reports.
• Provide real-time coaching on performance.
• Conduct annual performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent discipline from an ABET accredited university.
• Required: 8 years of experience in transmission system planning or related field; a Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Experience in Open Access Transmission Tariff and experience conducting economic and/or reliability transmission planning.
• Specific understanding of economic dispatch, transmission service, deterministic planning, and transmission/generation system operations used in electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to take appropriate expedited action when required.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent discipline from an ABET accredited university.
• Required: 8 years of experience in transmission system planning or related field; a Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Experience in Open Access Transmission Tariff and experience conducting economic and/or reliability transmission planning.
• Specific understanding of economic dispatch, transmission service, deterministic planning, and transmission/generation system operations used in electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to take appropriate expedited action when required.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests.

Skills

• Understanding of economic dispatch, transmission service, deterministic planning, and transmission/generation system operations used in electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests.

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) for the Supervisor of Transmission Planning is $112,240 – $145,810. Compensation is determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional extended or nonstandard hours may be required.

Travel

This position requires limited travel (approximately 15%).