Market Design Engineer II or I - Markets+

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., + 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

• 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.

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

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