Transmission Services Engineer 1, 2, Senior

Requisition ID: 19270

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

- 401(k) plan with employer matching

- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

- Short and long-term disability plans

- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

- Provide engineering support in achieving the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SRP's power grid for Transmission and Generation Operations.

What You'll Do

- Support and/or lead engineering activities on major TGO projects and initiatives. Examples include New Markets Implementation, FERC-required tools and methodologies, New Facility Integration, Inverter Based Resource commissioning and performance monitoring, and control center tools.

- Collaborate with System Operators and support groups to improve operating tools for enhanced situational awareness and improved reliability of the transmission system and Balancing Authority Area.

- Perform system event investigations, support root cause analyses and implement corrective action plans.

- Prepare and conduct written and oral reports/presentations to various levels of SRP management and industry groups.

- Provide engineering analysis when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others, including neighboring utilities and contract reviews.

- When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as SRP's representative.

- Identify, communicate, and implement improvements to system operation in collaboration with Grid Operation Shift Managers and other key support groups.

- Develop, enhance, review and approve Operating Practices and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, FERC Orders, and SRP Policies and Operating Practices.

- Support System Operator/Dispatcher training program by developing, instructing and administering training when appropriate.

- Develop new processes related to integrating new resources.

- Submit data and requirements for new resources to responsible entities.

- Support contracts and agreements related to transmission services.

- Develop and apply technical knowledge of inverter-based resources.

- Develop training and provide cross-functional technical facilitation.

- Supports the Operational Readiness program as needed.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Periodic travel, flexible work hours and an ability to resolve conflicts under stress - consistent with project priorities.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on solid presentation skills.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple responsibilities at one time.

- Manage relationships with peers and other support groups to ensure departmental and project objectives are met in a timely manner.

- Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP.

- Ability to use engineering tools required for the job.

Knowledge in the following is a plus:

- Energy Management System (EMS) Applications including Power Flow, Contingency Analysis and the Operator Training Simulator.

- Balancing Authority operations, Transmission Markets and the Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), other market operations.

- Control Room Tools: EMS/ SCADA, j5, iTOA OMS, PCI Gen Manager, Pi Process Book, Pi Asset Framework and Reserve Sharing Group interfaces.

Certification or Testing Required

NERC Reliability Coordination Certification is required within two years after acquiring the position.

Experience

Five (5) years full time 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.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree in the area of specialty is preferred.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.