Engineer I - Transmission Services

Southwest Power Pool in; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Hybrid work environment

401(k) with employer match and pension

Job summary

Southwest Power Pool in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking an Engineer I – Transmission Services to model the regional transmission system, perform engineering analyses, and coordinate studies with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role is full-time and on-site with a two-day-per-week in-office expectation.

A calculus-based engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and strong communication skills are required; PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree; calculus-based engineering field; Electrical/Computer/Industrial/Mechanical or Systems Engineering preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with power systems analysis tools and related software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Model the regional transmission system and perform engineering analyses.
• Coordinate studies with internal teams, tariff customers, and external consultants.
• Support data collection, run studies, and share results for stakeholder feedback and consensus.
• Provide basic technical input and assist with time-sensitive project assignments as directed by senior staff.
• Promote SPP culture and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Power systems analysis tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

SPP is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• 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

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Engineer I - Transmission Services Salary range: $70,320 – $87,895

Overview

The Engineer I – Transmission Services is responsible for performing the modeling of the SPP electrical transmission system, engineering analyses supporting Transmission Services, and coordination of any special studies for Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Additionally, the Engineer I is expected to work closely within SPP and with SPP Tariff Customers, SPP Transmission Owner personnel, outside consultants, and other Transmission Providers.

Core Responsibilities

• The Engineer I is expected to be competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development, timekeeping, etc. The incumbent is expected to develop fundamental understanding of transmission system concept and gain knowledge of software associated with area of responsibility.
• As directed by the lead engineer, senior staff, or supervisor, the Engineer I should be prepared to enthusiastically complete specific assignments directed by ad hoc stakeholder/committees, transmission planning services, Tariff studies or network modeling and engineering data coordination efforts.
• The Engineer I is expected to have a basic familiarity of content and concepts of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, SPP Business Practices, NAESB, FERC, and NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure. A more detailed understanding of specific governing documents and processes will be required depending on support needs.
• As a stakeholder driven environment, all engineers are required to develop positive stakeholder technical, supervisory and/or management level relationships as necessary to accomplish SPP objectives and assigned directives. The Engineer I who assists with specific assignments as given by the more experienced engineer or supervisor will be required to develop necessary technical stakeholder relationships to collect data and share results for feedback efforts to reach to the fullest extent possible a positive stakeholder consensus.
• The Engineer I is expected to exercise basic technical decisions with the oversight of more experienced engineers.
• The Engineer I should provide basic technical support to help project groups meet aggressive time schedules.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 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). Be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
• Professional Engineer license
• Advanced level degree in related field of study

Other Requirements:

• Competency 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, NAESB, 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 interpersonal and teamwork skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a minimum requirement of two days per week in the office. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed.

Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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