Operations Engineer II or I

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.

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 :

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

Preferred

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement :

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 0-10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Qualifications

Skills

Motivations

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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