Engineer II or I - Transmission Planning

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 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

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 II Pay Range: $88,000 - $98,000


* Engineer I Pay Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Join our team an Engineer in Transmission Planning!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in supporting the Integrated Transmission Planning and Tariff Studies processes.

In this role, you will perform engineering simulations and technical analyses using specialized software, while also supporting various planning initiatives and special studies that influence our regional power system's reliability and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer to deepen their knowledge of transmission planning and develop valuable skills in engineering judgment, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:


* Run Simulations & Analyses: Perform power system simulations and engineering analyses for economic and reliability studies.


* Support Planning Processes: Contribute to Integrated Transmission Planning, Tariff Studies, and special engineering projects.


* Use Engineering Tools: Develop expertise with transmission planning tools and software.


* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Assist in collecting data, sharing results, and facilitating technical discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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