Senior or Senior II Engineer - Market Services (Remote Eligible)

About the role

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees work together to deliver electricity reliably and affordably to millions across our service territory. Recognized as one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work, SPP seeks a team member passionate about our mission to keep the lights on, guided by our core ideology: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on Congestion Rent, GHG, MTU, and WRAP operations
• Coordinate with Markets+ Transmission Service Providers and Market Participants to verify Transmission Service Reservations for accurate CRT representation
• Support and maintain GHG tracking and reporting processes, including responding to RMS tickets
• Support annual and intra‑year MTU updates
• Translate governing document language into application requirements and support testing of releases
• Test application functionality and identify/correct data issues
• Create and maintain internal process and procedure documentation
• Create and maintain requirements documentation for primary applications
• Provide analytical insights and engage with stakeholder groups
• Coordinate market design changes and technical implementation across Markets+
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and analyses
• Apply organized wholesale market rules to business functions
• Facilitate market design changes through the SPP stakeholder process

Qualifications

Education Requirement (All Levels): Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, typically an ABET‑accredited university or a graduate degree from a college with ABET accreditation). Degree must be in a calculus‑based engineering field; preferred programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.

Sr. Engineer: 5 years of relevant Engineering experience; a Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of the experience requirement.

Sr. Engineer II: 9 years of relevant Engineering experience; a Professional Engineer License or an Advanced degree in a related field may satisfy one year of the experience requirement. Two years of experience may satisfy both a Professional Engineer License and an Advanced degree.

Sr. Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in power operations or market design in the Western Interconnection
• Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service
• Advanced degree in economics, math, or other related field
• Experience in utility operations, RTO operations, or energy trading
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets
• Sound understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By‑Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure

Sr. Engineer II Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License
• Advanced degree in related field of study
• Electric Utility Industry experience
• Proficient with most SPP power systems analysis tools, with solid command of several SPP tools and/or processes
• Sound understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By‑Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure

Other Requirements:

• Competent with administrative and communication tools for word processing, spreadsheet development, and time keeping
• Strong knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to steady‑state, dynamic, short‑circuit, or database management systems
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, good written and verbal communication
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access
• 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 complex analysis projects
• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
• Ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• Ability to recognize and address strategic issues important to Market Design
• Proficient at organizing and conducting complex technical and analytical studies
• Skilled at analyzing complex issues and communicating results to diverse stakeholders

Note: This position may not be performed remotely from California or New York City, NY, and SPP cannot sponsor employment visas or student‑work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three medical plans to choose from, employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for eligible positions
• Fantastic retirement contributions through a 401(k) savings plan with employer‑match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

Pay

The salary range represents our good‑faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, offers may be above or outside the listed range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location.

• Sr. Engineer: $108,000 – $123,000
• Sr. Engineer II: $125,000 – $137,000