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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:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/use70dfa3acdc9ee3bec19606e343658f8/eaa

## 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
 * Research other market designs and industry practices
 * Document analyses and develop educational materials
 * Respond to customer issues and identify market improvements