Engineer II or I - Market Forensics

Southwest Power Pool•Little Rock, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is 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. 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. The Engineer plays a key role in supporting the reliability and efficiency of the SPP electricity markets. This position is responsible for analyzing market data, developing a deep understanding of market concepts and protocols, performing market clearing engine sensitivities, and supporting Market Operations through daily, monthly, and annual market activities. The Market Analyst also contributes to software development/testing efforts and provides timely responses to customer inquiries.

Requirements

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 required
Engineer II - Two (2) years of job-related work experience
Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in related field
Electricity industry experience
Experience with software programming languages

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed understanding of electricity market concepts by reviewing market protocols and researching assigned market areas.
Analyze market data by building robust database queries and drawing actionable insights.
Gain proficiency with the market clearing engine and perform sensitivity analyses in support of market studies.
Support Market Operations with: Daily market reviews, Repricing activities, Monthly model upload validations, Resolution of market study issues, Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of market software changes.
Respond to and resolve customer issues by conducting analysis, providing clear communication, and coordinating internal discussions as necessary.
Support daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual market analysis processes.
Develop and maintain recurring market reports to meet established deadlines.
Provide analytical support and presentations to SPP working groups, committees, and task forces.
Perform commercial modeling with a high standard of data integrity and support updates to commercial model software.
Monitor and maintain accuracy for wind and solar forecasting tools.
Provide analysis and review of Post Operations Processing System (POPS) results and ensure accurate data transfers to Settlements in alignment with SOC1 financial controls.
Support updates to public data postings through the creation, modification, and review of database queries.

Benefits

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)
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

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