Market Design 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

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

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.

Engineer I Pay Range: $80,000 - $87,000
Engineer II Pay Range: $90,000 - $99,000

Join our team as a Market Design Engineer!

The Market Design Engineer is responsible for understanding the current Markets+ market design and evaluating the impact of proposed design modifications. This role plays a critical part in testing market functionality, analyzing system behavior, and solving complex market design challenges to support the successful implementation of Markets+ services.

The position also involves providing analytical insights, collaborating with stakeholders, and coordinating market design changes alongside technical implementation efforts across the Markets+ program.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze Markets+ design and evaluate impacts of proposed changes
Test and validate market functionality and system performance
Develop market metrics, reports, and ad hoc analyses
Support market software development, testing, and implementation
Apply market rules to business operations
Provide technical expertise to stakeholders and committees
Support FERC filings with data and documentation
Research other market designs and industry practices
Document analyses and develop educational materials
Respond to customer issues and identify market improvements

To be successful as a Market Design Engineer we're looking for:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should:
Be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation),
Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Engineer I - No experience necessary
Engineer II - 2 years of experience
Proficient at organizing and conducting technical and analytical studies
Knowledge of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding in unique analysis
Ability to support diverse team members and manage parts of complex analysis projects
Strong facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access
Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct.
Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures.
Preferred

Experience in electric utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading
Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the 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 moderate travel (approximately 10-15%)

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).

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