Supervisor Transmission Planning

Overview

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 millions in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to Work and seek a team member passionate about our mission. Our core ideology is:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay with bonus opportunities, excellent insurance options (three medical plans to choose from), employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, relocation bonus if applicable, hybrid work options where eligible, and a retirement plan with employer-match and a defined-benefit pension fully funded by SPP. SPP cannot sponsor employment visas or STEM OPT for this position;

please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship before applying.

The salary range shown is a good faith estimate for the role at this time. Offers may be above or outside the listed range. Salary discussions will consider factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Supervisor Transmission Planning. Salary range: $112,240 – $145,810.

• Hire, develop, and maintain staff of engineers and technical professionals with the skill sets necessary to execute the Integrated Transmission Planning study processes in compliance with the SPP OATT and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the scoping, scheduling and execution of the Integrated Transmission Planning studies including reliability-based and economics-based assessments.
• Manage project schedules and staff performance to produce high quality deliverables on time in a dynamic environment.
• Review and approve transmission planning studies executed by engineering staff.
• Assist or lead special projects as necessary.
• Represent SPP as a staff expert in stakeholder and other forums as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with SPP stakeholders/members, non-members, consultants, and other participants concerning Transmission Planning activities.
• Create and implement development plans for each employee to build and enhance skill sets.
• Develop annual departmental budget proposals and maintain budgetary control for projects and staff expenditures.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce SPP Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct regular touch-base meetings with direct reports to discuss development goals, business goals and performance matters.
• Provide real-time coaching on performance and conduct annual performance reviews.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university (Required).
• 8 years of experience in transmission system planning or related field; a Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience (Required).
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university;
  Professional Engineer License (PE);
  Graduate-level degree in related field.
• Experience in Open Access Transmission Tariff and in economic and/or reliability transmission planning (Preferred).
• Other requirements: understanding of economic dispatch, transmission service, deterministic planning, and operations in electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs; strong interpersonal and team-building skills; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse individuals to resolve problems; experience with optimization algorithms and economic theory.

• Position Type and Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  Full-time; typical schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with possible variations and occasional extended or nonstandard hours.
• Travel:
  Limited travel (approximately 15%).

Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to a culture of belonging and provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request. For more information, please review Know Your Rights notices from the Department of Labor.