Southwest Power Pool · 1 day ago
Sr. Engineer or Sr Engineer II - Market Services and Design - Remote Eligible
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is about the power of relationships and ensuring reliable electricity delivery. They are seeking a Senior Engineer II to analyze and develop electricity market designs, support stakeholder-driven market evolution, and collaborate with various internal and external teams.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze and develop organized electricity market designs and evaluate the impacts of market design changes
Lead and support Markets+ working groups and facilitate market design changes through the stakeholder process
Perform market analysis, develop market metrics, and create reports to identify and resolve market issues
Test and validate market functionality to ensure alignment with intended design and outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams (Markets, Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements,) to ensure consistent implementation of market design
Coordinate with market participants, vendors, FERC, and RTOs/ISOs on market policy and design
Support regulatory filings by providing data, analysis, and drafting technical materials
Research and benchmark market designs from other RTOs/ISOs and Western Market Initiatives
Document analyses and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
Develop training materials and mentor junior staff members
Qualification
Required
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
Sr Engineer - Five (5) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement
Senior Engineer II: Nine (9) Years of job related work experience
Competent with administrative and communication tools for word processing, spreadsheet development, and timekeeping
Strong knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficient with communication and data-handling software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Ability to understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Advanced degree in a related field of study
Experience in the electric utility industry
Proficient with most SPP power systems analysis tools, with a 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
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
Company
Southwest Power Pool
SPP oversees the bulk electric grid & wholesale power market in the USA on behalf of a diverse group of utilities & transmission companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lanny Nickell
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Lucas
Vice President of Markets
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