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Southwest Power Pool · 1 week ago

Engineer II or I - Transmission Planning Stability and Transmission Services

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $99K/yr

0+ years exp

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is focused on ensuring reliable electricity delivery and fostering strong relationships. The Engineer II role involves evaluating system performance, modeling generator and transmission dynamics, and supporting the Transmission Services department in engineering analyses.

EnergyEnergy Efficiency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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 have 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

Qualification

Power systems analysisTransmission system planningEngineering degreeSPP tools proficiencyCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamwork skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation)

Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are 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

Preferred

Advanced degree in related field of study

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