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# Market Design Engineer II or I - Markets+

- **Company:** Southwest Power Pool
- **Location:** Little Rock, AR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $87,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Data Processing
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm0pa0

## About the Role

+ 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.

## Description

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


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