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
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.
- Sr. Engineer Pay Range: $108,000 - $125,000
- Engineer II Pay Range: $90,000 - $99,000
- Engineer I Pay Range: $80,000 - $87,000
Join our team as an Engineer on the Modeling & Data Integrity team!
The Engineer supports the systems, applications, data exchanges, displays, and models that enable SPP's Reliability Coordination, Tariff Administration, Regional Scheduling, Market Operations, Balancing Authority, and Training services. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of input data and analytical results within SPP's Energy Management Systems (EMS) and related platforms.
The position requires strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound decisions sometimes in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations to support reliable grid operations and market functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve EMS, Network, Commercial, and related models supporting reliability, market, balancing, tariff, and scheduling functions
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of real-time data, ICCP exchanges, displays, and state estimator results
- Support load and wind forecasting systems and validate modeling work performed by the team
- Follow modeling standards, change control procedures, and complete required SSAE16, NERC, and FERC compliance activities
- Develop, test, and implement EMS applications, vendor software/hardware updates, and custom modeling tools
- Coordinate model changes and data exchanges with internal departments, members, neighboring systems, and vendors
- Document processes, research and resolve system issues, and communicate results to stakeholders
- Provide leadership through stakeholder engagement, committee participation, mentoring, and team support
To be successful as an Engineer on the Modeling & Data Integrity team we're looking for:
- 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
- Engineer I - no experience required
- Engineer II - Two (2) years of job-related work experience - not eligible for remote work
- Sr Engineer - Five (5) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement.
- Experience with power system engineering, operations engineering or transmission planning
- Proficient using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong inter-personal and team work skills ·
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of EMS state-estimator and/or power flow software
- Experience with EMS or power flow modeling
- Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards
- Experience with Dispatch Training Simulators (DTS) · Licensed as a Professional Engineer
- Hold an active NERC System Operator Certification
- A Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field of study
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
