Engineer II or - Transmission Planning Stability and Transmission Services

Engineer II or I - Transmission Planning Stability and Transmission Services

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Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably across our service territory. Voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work, SPP upholds a core ideology:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three medical plans, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for eligible positions
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match and fully funded defined benefit pension

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

• Engineer I Pay Range: $80,000 - $87,000
• Engineer II Pay Range: $90,000 - $99,000

• Transmission Planning Stability Engineer: evaluates system performance during contingencies, models generator, transmission, and load dynamics, and identifies upgrades or mitigations needed to maintain NERC and SPP reliability standards.
• Transmission Services Engineer: leads the modeling and analysis of the SPP electrical transmission system, performing engineering analyses, coordinating special studies, and supporting the Transmission Services department in collaboration with SPP staff, members, and customers.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering: degree should be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (ABET accredited in Arkansas or a graduate degree from an ABET‑accredited college), be in a calculus‑based engineering field, and preferably be Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
  • Engineer I – No experience required.
  • Engineer II – 2 years of experience.
• Competent with administrative and communication tools for word processing, spreadsheet development, and time keeping.
• Intermediate proficiency with most SPP power systems analysis tools and 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 power systems analysis tools applicable to steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork 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.

• Advanced degree in a related field of study.

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

This position requires moderate travel (approximately 0–10%).

SPP is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR 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.

We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.