Sr. Operations Engineer or Sr. Operations Engineer II

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

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.

• Sr. Engineer Pay Range: $106,500 - $123,700
• Sr Engineer II Pay Range: $123,700 - $135,000

 Join our team as an Operations Engineer!

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for power system reliability and a deep understanding of transmission network operations? We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Operations Engineer to join our team supporting the SPP (Southwest Power Pool) Regions. This role is central to ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the bulk electric system through engineering analysis, technical studies, and data-driven solutions.

As an Operations Engineer, you will provide both real-time and forward-looking engineering support across Reliability, Market Operations, Tariff Administration, and Scheduling. You will also serve as a key liaison with regional and inter-regional partners and industry groups including NERC, WECC, and SPP committees and task forces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced engineering analysis and technical support for Coordinated Operations.
• Perform real-time and forward-looking assessments using tools such as Real-time Contingency Analysis, Powerflow, Transient Stability, and Market Flow Calculators.
• Support and lead special projects, both internally and in coordination with the Supervisor.
• Lead and participate in industry committees, subcommittees, and task forces.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of tariff and market rules; ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and SPP standards.
• Develop and maintain Operations-related applications, models, and processes.
• Collect and validate data for real-time and future-day operations studies.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and long-range goals of the organization.
• Mentor junior staff and serve as a subject matter expert within key technical areas.
• Ensure all assigned compliance documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Promote and embody the SPP Mission, Core Values, and Culture Drivers.

To be successful in the role we're looking for:

• 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),
• The 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

• Sr Engineer – Five (5) years of relevant engineering experience, a professional engineer license, or an advanced degree may satisfy the requirement for one year of experience.
• Sr Engineer II - Nine (9) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License or Advanced degree in related field of study may satisfy one (1) year of experience requirement. Two (2) years of experience may satisfy both a Professional Engineer License and Advanced degree in rela