Market Design Engineer II or I
About The Position
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Market Design Engineer to understand the current Markets+ market design and evaluate the impact of proposed design modifications. This role is crucial for testing market functionality, analyzing system behavior, and solving complex market design challenges to support the successful implementation of Markets+ services. The position involves providing analytical insights, collaborating with stakeholders, and coordinating market design changes with technical implementation efforts across the Markets+ program. SPP is committed to ensuring electricity is delivered reliably and affordably, and this role plays a part in that mission. The company has been recognized as one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (ABET accredited university or graduate degree from a college with ABET accreditation preferred)
- Degree in a calculus-based engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred)
- 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
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electric utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets
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
Benefits
- Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Relocation bonus (if applicable)
- 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits
- Pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
