Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning & Strategy

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides strategic and technical leadership in transmission planning, strategy, and development, ensuring reliable, safe, and cost-effective delivery of energy and water services. Serves as a key engineering leader driving long-term system performance, innovation, and alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice is required.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position.
• Contributed to the authoring, publishing and or presenting of internal or external technical papers.
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred.
• Strong power engineering background and a minimum of five (5) years transmission planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge and direction of the application of industry technical committee results for improved system modeling and analyses.
• Complex problem solving skills for power systems and the ability to advocate on SRP's behalf in public and industry forums.
• Engage in university and industry research efforts in topics related to transmission planning.
• Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope.
• Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities.
• EMT analysis is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform core transmission planning functions such as powerflow, transient, post transient, and short circuit analyses utilizing planning tools, such as PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, and TARA. EMT analysis is also preferred.
• Function as a subject matter expert on all core transmission planning concepts and work, and, when required, be the project lead on large or complex projects, such as Integrated System Planning.
• Evaluate and develop strategic transmission plans to meet SRP's goals and objectives.
• Document the results of all analyses performed, provide updates to management, and present and train on study results as required.
• Provide mentorship and training to less experienced engineers. Ensure technical accuracy of the work products of the group by reviewing and providing feedback on the technical work of others in the group or of consultants.
• Actively participate in industry committees and tasks forces as a representative of SRP.
• Actively participate in research projects and evaluating new technologies that drive "change the business".
• Represent SRP in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of technical nature when required.
• Demonstrates substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

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