Southwest Power Pool

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

LocationLittle Rock, AR
Job Typefull_time
Salary$106,500-$158,625

About This Job

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 believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

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

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr. Engineer Pay Range: $106,500 - $123,700

Sr Engineer II Pay Range: $123,700 - $135,000
Lead Engineer range - $135,000 - $158,625

Join our team as Market Support and Analysis Engineer!

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.


Key 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.

To be successful in this role, we're looking for:

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


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.

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


Preferred:

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.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.


Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 0-20%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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