Engineer I - Model Delivery

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Engineer I - Model Delivery

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.

• Engineering Concepts and Tools:
  Develop expertise with the SPP power system analysis tools and processes
• Engineering Responsibilities:
  As directed by supervision, enthusiastically complete the specific assignments directed by ad hoc stakeholder/committees, and engineering data coordination efforts associated with the creation of and the use of the SPP electrical transmission system models
• Governing Processes:
  Detailed understanding of specific governing documents and processes will be required depending on specific support needs
• Stakeholder Relationships:
  Develop positive stakeholder technical, supervisory, leadership and/or management level relationships as necessary to accomplish SPP objectives and assigned directives
• Engineering Judgment:
  Exercise intermediate decision-making skills for technical studies and services to adapt between standard and non-standard techniques
• Teamwork and Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Provide necessary technical support in a teamwork environment
• SPP Culture and Core Values:
  Embrace and promote the SPP Culture, Mission, and Core Values in attitude toward stakeholder relationships, current work assignments as well as long term goals and strategic initiative of the organization

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 Preferred Qualifications A Professional Engineer (PE) License Advanced degree in related field of study Other Requirements:
Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development and time keeping, as a minimum Intermediate proficiency with most SPP power systems analysis tools with a solid command of several SPP tools and/or processes Practical understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria and the SPP Committee structure Intermediate knowledge of several…