Engineer I - Intermediate Planning

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I, Intermediate Planning is responsible for primarily assisting more experienced engineers to build and update planning models, run simulations utilizing the appropriate software associated with reliability and economic analysis, engineering analyses supporting the Intermediate Planning processes, Tariff Studies, and coordination and support of any special studies for engineering planning. The Engineer I must be pro-active, supporting the team and learning the basic concepts of transmission planning.

Requirements

• Batchelor's of Science degree in Engineering from: An ABET accredited university
• Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field such as: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spreadsheet development and time keeping, as a minimum
• Strong inter-personal and team work skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in related field of study

Responsibilities

• Assist more experienced engineers, learn processes and tasks, provide feedback and develop knowledge.
• Exercise curiosity to understand and learn how to use the tools associated with transmission planning activities.
• Provide basic technical support to help project groups meet aggressive time schedules.
• Responsible for communication with Intermediate Planning teammates, providing open feedback about knowledge development and work status.
• Embrace and promote the SPP Culture, Mission and Core Values in attitude toward stakeholder relationships, current work assignments as well as long term goals and strategic initiative of the organization.
• Incorporate a fundamental working understanding of the SPP Culture Drivers, Mission and Core Values and apply this directly to all engineering assignments and any SPP related effort, not necessarily limited to engineering.
• Understand and comply 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level