Engineer I - Outage Coordinator
About The Position
Outage Coordination Engineers are tasked with performing analysis for the SPP footprint within the Outage Coordination horizon to ensure that appropriate operating plans and mitigations are in place to support reliable real-time system operations. To accomplish this, the engineer is tasked with developing forward looking models utilizing data from several sources, evaluating the models for any potential concerns, and mitigating any concerns using market congestion management tools, the development of operating guides, rescheduling/denial of outage requests, or other appropriate actions. This position interacts with multiple internal and external parties to communicate study results, develop operating guides, and coordinate outages.
Requirements
- Bachelor'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
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong inter-personal and team work skills
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
Nice To Haves
- An emphasis on power system analysis and electric utility operations is preferred
- An advanced degree
- Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam, Professional Engineering License, or NERC Certification
Responsibilities
- Build/develop power flow models which utilized projected generation, topology, and load patterns for the timeframe of study
- Perform analysis on the developed models to identify any potential SOL or IROL exceedances
- Develop Operating Plans to resolve potential SOL or IROL exceedances. This may include the use of market flow gates, the establishment of an operating guide, rescheduling/denial of planned outages, or other appropriate actions.
- Communicate Operating Plans with SPP Reliability Coordinators, SPP Shift Engineers, and impacted entities
- Approve planned outages which can be accomplished without compromising the integrity of the Bulk Electric System
- Serve as subject matter expert for assigned area and tools
- Develop or maintain process documents associated with required tasks
- Provide on-call support on a rotating basis
- Ensure compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures, NERC standards, and FERC requirements
- Perform projects as assigned. These projects typically center around process enhancements, data collection, or stakeholder relations, but vary as need arises.
- Provide on-the-job training for newer staff member
- Complete studies and project work with the direction of more senior staff members
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
