Engineer II or Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning

Posting Details

• Posted on July 15, 2026

• Corporate HQ, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
• Hybrid
• Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ENGIN
  002421

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

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.

Engineering Concepts and Tools

• Develop expertise with SPP power system analysis tools and processes
• Apply concepts related to powerflow and transmission planning
• Develop, use, and instruct transmission planning tools such as PROMOD, Powerbase, PAT, PSS/E, Capacity Expansion software, and Microsoft Office

Engineering Responsibilities

• Complete study assignments directed by supervision or stakeholder committees
• Lead or support complex technical processes for transmission planning and CPP-related efforts; delegation of assignments may be required
• Responsible for technical content in the CPP Report and STEP Reports approved by the Board of Directors
• Coordinate SPP transmission planning process, results, and analysis with neighboring ISOs, RTOs, and Planning Authorities

Governing Processes

• Maintain detailed understanding of governing documents and processes as required

Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop positive technical, supervisory, leadership, and management-level stakeholder relationships
• Assist with assignments to collect data, share results, and facilitate stakeholder feedback
• Develop staff secretary skills (meeting minutes, action items,…