Engineer - Balancing Authority Operations Support , Senior; Scottsdale, AZ

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Date:
May 28, 2026

Requisition

This specific position is for a senior engineer in Transmission and Generation Operations (TGO) Reliability Engineering Services, supporting SRP’s Balancing Authority Area Operations, Transmission Market and Energy Market.

• Provide leadership in achieving the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SRP’s transmission system.
• Perform engineering analysis, studies and design work.
• Develop mitigation strategies for outage and other operational constraints.
• Develop recommendations for stakeholder consideration, including presentations to management.
• Administer and review work performed by consultants and others, including neighboring utilities.
• Provide project management support for TGO initiatives.
• Provide engineering support in integrating new SRP generation into the fleet, with a specialty in Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs).
• Provide engineering support in operating the transmission grid safely and reliably including communicating with internal and external stakeholders of impacts to the grid (PDO).
• Support TGO’s training program by developing, instructing, and administering training as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of the EMS Network Applications including power flow, contingency analysis and training simulation to support real-time operations.
• Provide oversight and support for software and operating tool enhancements and changes.
• Provide an operational perspective to key stakeholders on expansion plans, capital budgets, construction and maintenance.
• Support communications of departmental strategy and goals/objectives.
• Support control room improvement and long-term strategy improving operating tools and situational awareness.
• Ensure compliance with NERC Standards, FERC Orders, and SRP Policies and Operating Practices.
• Develop, enhance, review and approve operating practices and procedures.
• Develop summer preparedness and crisis management plans and participate in drills for disaster recovery events.
• Oversee development and improvement of Operational Excellence and Human Performance for TGO including training, audits and activity reviews.
• Perform event investigations, root cause analysis and remedial action plans.
• Serve on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP with the Electric Power Research Institute, Western Electricity Coordination Council, North American Transmission Forum and other entities.
• Participate with management in the creation and completion of personal development plans.
• Provide engineering support in balancing SRP’s generation with customers load to support frequency in the Western Interconnection (Balancing Authority – AGC).

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer. Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2;

is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

• Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
• Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
• Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Must obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator certification within first 2 years after acquiring the…