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Integrated Planning Engineer 1, 2, or Senior

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: May 16, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18788

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

Integrated planning engineers play a crucial role in managing and enhancing complex systems involved in energy generation, transmission and distribution. These engineers focus on comprehensive planning approaches essential for adapting to the evolving energy landscape, which includes transitioning energy resources, optimizing existing grid infrastructure and enabling distribution technologies and programs to meet customer needs.

The Integrated Planning Engineer will drive the advancement of SRP's integrated system planning capabilities through innovative data-driven solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to enhance system-wide planning. The engineer works across multiple organizations including load forecasting, customer programs, resource planning, transmission planning, distribution planning, and financial planning guiding process alignment, planning analysis, and synthesizing results utilizing analytical tools and models. This role is essential to move toward more efficient integrated system planning, combining technical skills with strategic business needs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the next iteration of the Integrated System Plan, evaluating opportunities to elevate SRP’s integrated system planning capabilities to meet future challenges and SRP’s 2035 Sustainability Goals.

• Lead the continued development of collaborative planning across the organization and advance SRP to the next level of integrated system planning.

• Collaborate on complex projects that require knowledge and expertise in multiple areas across the power system answering key enterprise questions with analysis, critical thinking and a growth mindset.

• Drive other integrated planning efforts such as annual planning efforts for the financial planning cycle, special studies used for decision making, and high priority projects that enhance system-wide planning efforts.

• Apply strategic and analytical skills to develop and implement long-term solutions for power system expansion and modernization, mitigate risks associated with power system planning and operations, and interpret data to make informed decisions.

• Prepare and present results and reports on integrated planning projects in a clear and concise manner to all levels within SRP as well as external stakeholders.

• Monitor the evolution of integrated system planning by participating in utility working groups, engaging in EPRI research, and maintaining strategic relationships with utilities that are advancing coordinated planning.

• Occasional travel to represent SRP with industry groups, customers, and regulatory and political bodies.

What It Takes To Succeed

Technical Skills

• Power System Analysis: Knowledge in advanced modeling software for planning which could include load flow/stability transmission analysis, production cost/long-term capacity expansion resource analysis, or reliability/contingency analysis for distribution analysis.

• Modeling and Simulation: Experience with tools like Aurora, Plexos, PSLF, PowerWorld or Synergi.

• Renewable Energy Integration: Knowledge of integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.

• Grid Modernization: Familiarity with smart grid technologies, demand response, and energy storage solutions.

• Regulatory and Environmental Compliance: Understanding of environmental policy and regulatory landscape as it relates to the power system.

Strategic and Analytical Skills

• Long-term Planning: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for power system expansion and modernization.

• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with power system planning and operations.

• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data sets, interpret data and derive actionable insights.

• Manages Ambiguity: Ability to navigate and thrive in situations with ambiguous or unclear requests, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills. Capacity to develop responses to open-ended questions with significant uncertainty.

• Innovative Mindset: Innovative out of the box thinking to solve complex engineering challenges.

Leadership and Communication Skills

• Project Management: Leading and managing critical projects that span across organizations to coordinate, collaborate and incorporate diverse perspectives.

• Team Leadership: Guiding and mentoring less experienced junior engineers.

• Networking: Ability to relate well with people at all levels within SRP and build a wide and effective network of contacts inside and outside the organization.

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical information to non-technical internal and external stakeholders and audiences.

Soft Skills

• Adaptability: Promotes and supports new ideas, initiatives and processes across the organization.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and precision in all planning and analysis activities.

• Agility: Ability to quickly pivot to changing project requirements as unexpected circumstances arise.

• Collaborative Mindset: Positive attitude and proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support planning and project initiatives.

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.

Prior planning experience in resource planning, transmission planning or distribution planning is preferred

Project management experience is preferred

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