Sr., Sr. II or Lead Engineer - Market Forensics Support and Analysis - Remote Eligible

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 are seeking an Engineer to join our dynamic Market Operations team. This
position plays a critical role in supporting the efficient functioning of the
SPP electricity markets by developing a deep understanding of market concepts,
analyzing market data, and conducting market-clearing engine sensitivities. The
successful candidate will provide strategic and operational support to various
market functions, manage cross-departmental initiatives, and mentor staff on
market systems and processes.

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
• Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development and time keeping, as a minimum
• Strong knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems
• Strong inter-personal and team work skills along with good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Access
• Understanding and comply with compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• Lead Engineer: 12 years’ of relevant Engineering experience; OR 11 years’ of relevant Engineering experience with a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering OR 10 years’ of relevant Engineering experience with a Doctoral degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering A Professional Engineer license is required for this role; however, 12 years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Professional Engineer License
• Sr Engineer II - Nine (9) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License or Advanced degree in related field of study may satisfy one (1) year of experience requirement. Two (2) years of experience may satisfy both a Professional Engineer License and Advanced degree in related field.
• Sr Engineer – Five (5) years of relevant engineering experience, a professional engineer license, or an advanced degree may satisfy the requirement for one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineer License
• Advanced degree in related field of study
• Electric Utility Industry experience
• Proficient with power systems analysis tools with a solid command of SQL and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced market analysis, including market-clearing engine sensitivities and database queries.
• Support daily market operations (e.g., repricing, model validations) and ensure issue resolution.
• Lead cross-departmental projects independently and communicate status to management.
• Support and test market software changes; analyze and respond to customer-reported issues.
• Develop and present market reports and analysis to internal teams, stakeholders, and SPP working groups.
• Train and mentor staff on market concepts, tools, and analytical techniques.
• Ensure compliance with SPP protocols and support Regulatory/Legal functions, including FERC-related work.
• Maintain high-quality modeling, forecasting tools, and commercial model accuracy.
• Contribute to public data postings and ensure integrity of Post Operations Processing System (POPS) results.

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)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees