Engineer II or I - Transmission Planning Coordinator Assessments
About The Position
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power; it's about the power of relationships. Employees work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to millions in their service territory. SPP has been recognized as one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work and operates with a core ideology: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. Engineers at SPP are highly motivated individuals who contribute to maintaining reliability and advancing the Bulk Electric System (BES). As the industry evolves to integrate renewables while maintaining reliability, skilled next-generation Engineers are crucial. This role offers challenging opportunities in the Planning Coordinator Assessments area, where Engineers perform critical tasks for NERC Compliance, Tariff requirements, and other assigned duties. The position requires an intermediate knowledge of power flow analysis, loss of load expectation studies, and preferably knowledge of transient stability and short circuit analysis. Additionally, familiarity with NERC standards and their relation to study requirements must be developed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (typically ABET accredited or a graduate degree from an ABET accredited college), in a calculus-based engineering field (preferred degrees: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering)
- Engineer I - No experience required
- Engineer II – 2 years of experience.
- Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development and time keeping, as a minimum
- Intermediate proficiency with most SPP power systems analysis tools with a solid command of several SPP tools and/or processes
- Practical understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria and the SPP Committee structure
- Intermediate knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems
- 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, Access
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in related field of study
Responsibilities
- Enthusiastically complete specific assignments directed by ad hoc stakeholders/committees, transmission planning services, tariff studies, or network modeling and engineering data coordination efforts.
- Exercise basic technical decision-making under the oversight of more experienced engineers.
- Provide essential technical support to assist project groups in meeting aggressive timelines.
- Develop a basic familiarity with the content and concepts of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure. A more detailed understanding of specific governing documents and processes may be required based on support needs.
Benefits
- Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans for selection, 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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
