Southwest Power Pool
Sr. Engineer or Sr Engineer II – Generator Interconnections- Remote Eligible
Southwest Power Pool, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
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Southwest Power Pool 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. Responsibilities
Conduct Technical Studies: Perform power flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses to support Generator Interconnection (GI) requests. Lead Projects: Manage GI study projects, ensuring timely, accurate delivery while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Coordinate with internal teams, transmission owners, interconnection customers, and consultants to gather data, resolve issues, and communicate results. Support Process Improvement: Enhance engineering tools and procedures, recommend automation opportunities, and implement best practices. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Apply SPP’s OATT (Attachment V), FERC/NERC standards, and SPP planning criteria to all studies. Contribute to Team Culture: Promote knowledge-sharing, training, and alignment with SPP’s core values and strategic goals. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field; from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, typically ABET-accredited) Prefered programs: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering Sr Engineer – Five (5) years of relevant engineering experience, or a professional engineer license, or an advanced degree may satisfy one year of experience Sr Engnieer II - Nine (9) years of relevant engineering experience; a Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree in related field may satisfy one additional year; two years may satisfy both license and degree requirements Strong knowledge of one or more power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, production costs & economics, or database management systems Good working knowledge of and skills with Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Access Strong inter-personal and team work skills Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with power system engineering, operations engineering, or transmission planning Preferred
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) Advanced degree in related field of study Electric Utility Industry experience Project leader experience Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required. Travel
This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10-15%) 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@spp.org 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. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool. Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview. The internal job title for this role is a Sr. Engnieer or Sr. Engnieer II. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Little Rock, AR . Arkansas, United States $102,600 - $128,200 Arkansas, United States $98,700 - $183,300
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Join to apply for the
Sr. Engineer or Sr Engnieer II – Generator Interconnections- Remote Eligible
role at
Southwest Power Pool 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. Responsibilities
Conduct Technical Studies: Perform power flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses to support Generator Interconnection (GI) requests. Lead Projects: Manage GI study projects, ensuring timely, accurate delivery while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Coordinate with internal teams, transmission owners, interconnection customers, and consultants to gather data, resolve issues, and communicate results. Support Process Improvement: Enhance engineering tools and procedures, recommend automation opportunities, and implement best practices. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Apply SPP’s OATT (Attachment V), FERC/NERC standards, and SPP planning criteria to all studies. Contribute to Team Culture: Promote knowledge-sharing, training, and alignment with SPP’s core values and strategic goals. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field; from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, typically ABET-accredited) Prefered programs: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering Sr Engineer – Five (5) years of relevant engineering experience, or a professional engineer license, or an advanced degree may satisfy one year of experience Sr Engnieer II - Nine (9) years of relevant engineering experience; a Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree in related field may satisfy one additional year; two years may satisfy both license and degree requirements Strong knowledge of one or more power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, production costs & economics, or database management systems Good working knowledge of and skills with Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Access Strong inter-personal and team work skills Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with power system engineering, operations engineering, or transmission planning Preferred
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) Advanced degree in related field of study Electric Utility Industry experience Project leader experience Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required. Travel
This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10-15%) 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@spp.org 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. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool. Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview. The internal job title for this role is a Sr. Engnieer or Sr. Engnieer II. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southwest Power Pool by 2x Get notified about new Senior Engineer jobs in
Little Rock, AR . Arkansas, United States $102,600 - $128,200 Arkansas, United States $98,700 - $183,300
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