Sr. Modeling & Data Integrity Engineer, Engineer II

Sr. Modeling & Data Integrity Engineer, Engineer I/II (Architecture)

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business. We are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on.

We stand by the core ideology:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package with medical plans to choose from, employer-paid disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for eligible positions
• 401(k) with employer match and a defined benefit pension funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or 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 represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. Offers may be above or outside the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates, considering factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Join our team as an Engineer on the Modeling & Data Integrity team!

The Engineer supports 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 SSAE
  16, 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 with eligibility to sit for the Professional Engineer exam (e.g., ABET-accredited program)
• Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field; preferred programs:
  Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Engineer I – no experience required
• Engineer II – Two (2) years of job-related experience; not eligible for remote work
• Sr Engineer – Five (5) years of relevant engineering experience; PE license may satisfy one year of experience
• Experience with power system engineering, operations engineering, or transmission planning
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork 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);
  Professional Engineer license
• Active NERC System Operator Certification
• Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field

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