Energy Systems Specialist

Arkansas Electric is hiring an Energy Systems Specialist in Little Rock, AR. The role involves supporting electricity planning through quantitative and economic analysis of generation capacity. Key responsibilities include validating electric supply system models, analyzing generation data, and supporting regional transmission interactions. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong Excel skills are required. The position offers three progression levels based on experience and responsibility.
About the Job:
As an Engineer I-III at Arkansas Electric, you will play a vital role in supporting our electricity planning function. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting detailed quantitative and economic analysis of various generation capacity alternatives, topics, and situations. This involves utilizing both formal tools and ad hoc workbooks to gather and analyze data.
• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Conducts validation and application of long-term, multi-regional electric supply system simulation model(s) to forecast utilization of the AECC generation assets and interaction with the electric markets.
• Acquires and assesses recent actual AECC generation data, relevant information from AECC divisions, as well as external information, to support AECC's generation planning function.
• Provides enhanced support to interactions with the regional transmission organizations (RTOs) for AECC's participation in resource adequacy functions and other activities.
• Supports one or more industry working groups involved in regional planning or modeling to support and enhance AECC's generation planning activities.
• Conducts requests for proposals (RFPs) for short-term and long-term capacity and energy, as well as analysis of potential sales of surplus capacity and energy.

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline from an accredited program. Experience with Excel workbook functions and database queries is also helpful. Additionally, you should exhibit above-average writing and verbal communication skills.
• *Progression Levels:**
The position has three progression levels: Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III. Each level requires specific qualifications and experience, including increased responsibility and expertise in Excel and communication skills.