Engineer II or Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning

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.

Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Salary Ranges

Sr.

Engineer: $108,000 – $123,000
Engineer II: $88,000 – $99,000

Overview

The Engineer II and Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning roles support the development, analysis, and execution of transmission planning functions.

Responsibilities include performing engineering analyses, running simulations using appropriate economic and reliability software tools, developing and coordinating study scopes, and supporting the CPP, Tariff Studies, Regional Cost Allocation Review (RCAR), and Coordinated System Plan Study processes.

Both levels contribute to the planning objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, process improvements, and engineering measurements.

These roles require interaction with SPP staff, stakeholders, and regulators, with the ability to communicate effectively through written and oral formats.

A strong technical understanding of SPP’s power systems—including powerflow, flowgates, congestion, and transmission planning techniques—is required, along with a fundamental understanding of the SPP Culture, Mission, Core Values, and governing documents.

Core Responsibilities

Engineering Concepts and Tools
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