Engineer II or Sr. Engineer Planning Coordinator Assessments

Southwest Power Pool (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 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 assistance


* Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home 50% of the time


* Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

As our Engineer II or Sr.

Engineer for the Planning Coordinator Assessments team you will:

Play a pivotal part in performing the critical tasks needed to complete studies for NERC Compliance and Tariff Requirements.  This engineering position requires an advanced knowledge of power flow analysis, loss of load expectation (LOLE) analysis, or transient stability analysis.

Secondary skillsets regarding each of the previously mentioned skillsets are also preferred.

Short circuit analysis is also required as directed by the study being performed.

Additionally, knowledge of NERC standards and the SPP OATT and how they relate to the relevant studies requirements must be developed.

 This position offers you the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for sustainability, making a significant impact on our energy landscape.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to a greener, more reliable energy future, we invite you to apply and be part of this exciting journey.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

Education Requirements:


* 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

Experience Requirements:


* Engineer II: Two (2) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License or graduate degree in related field may satisfy one y...