Senior Electrical Engineer
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Requisition ID : 18923
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 technical input into key strategic transmission decisions by performing a variety of technical transmission studies, documenting the study findings, and making recommendations based on the study results. Clearly present study results to management and fellow engineers; address questions and defend study findings. Represent Transmission planning on internal study efforts and projects and represent SRP in industry forums. Provide engineering services to SRP in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing water and energy related services.
What You'll Do
Perform core transmission planning analyses including:
Power flow analysis
Transient stability analysis
Post transient stability analysis
Short circuit analysis
Evaluate transmission planning analyses results and identify cost effective solutions to address system deficiencies identified in the analyses.
Perform all core transmission planning studies including:
Completing system impact studies to determine the impact of connecting large and small generator projects of varying technologies (including batteries) to the Salt River Project (SRP) transmission system.
Completing load impact studies to determine the impact of connecting large dedicated loads to the SRP transmission system.
Perform annual transmission planning studies of the SRP transmission system and determine capital projects needed in the next ten years.
Perform special studies as required to evaluate the reliability of the SRP system under a variety of unique possible future conditions.
Learn how to perform Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Analysis using tools such as PSCAD, EMTP-RV, RTDS, or ATP to:
Perform EMT simulations to analyze:
Switching transients (e.g., capacitor bank energization, transformer inrush)
Lightning and surge arrester performance
Temporary overvoltages (TOV) and insulation coordination
Ferroresonance and sub-synchronous resonance (SSR)
High-frequency interactions in HVDC and FACTS systems
Control and protection interactions in inverter-based resources (IBRs)
Fault-induced delayed voltage recovery (FIDVR) and ride-through performance
Delayed Zero Crossing issues
Model and validate detailed equipment behavior including:
Power transformers, circuit breakers, and instrument transformers
Wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
HVDC converters and STATCOMs
Protection relays and control systems
Support system planning and operations by:
Identifying and mitigating transient-related risks in new interconnections
Evaluating EMT impacts of renewable integration and grid modernization
Coordinating with protection engineers to assess relay performance under fast transients
Develop and maintain EMT models and simulation libraries in coordination with OEMs and internal stakeholders
Lead technical reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers in EMT methodologies and best practices.
Document the results of all analysis performed, provide updates to management, and present and train on study results as required.
Actively participate in industry committees and tasks forces as a representative of SRP as required.
Actively participate in research activities related to transmission planning
Collaborate with internal SRP teams to accomplish common goals
Serve as technical lead for studies being performed by consultants
What It Takes To Succeed
Strong work ethic and desire to learn. Ability to think outside the box and apply new ideas or technologies to improve current processes. Be accountable for your own work and be willing and able to support others. Good written and oral communication skills. Occasional. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP. Able to work effectively from home and from office.
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.).
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.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
