Senior or Senior II Engineer Market Services (Remote Eligible)
Little Rock, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than the power of relationships. Our employeeshave the opportunity towork 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
PLEASE NOTE: This position may not be performed remotely from California or New York City NY nor can SPP sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.
COMPENSATION INFORMATIONâThe salary range(s)representsour good faith estimate for the roleat 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 candidates qualifications skills competenciesexperienceand geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
Salary Range
- Sr. Engineer:$108000 $123000
- Sr. Engineer II:$125000 $137000
Overview
The Senior Market Services Engineer roles (Sr. Engineer and Sr. Engineer II) ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data supporting Congestion Rent Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Market Transmission Use (MTU) and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) operations in SPP Markets. These positions translate business and regulatory requirements into application criteria andvalidatesystem releases. Both roles also support organizational credibility throughaccuratecommunication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Core 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 intrayear 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)
Bachelors Degree 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 ismost 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 engineeringfieldand preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering
Qualifications by Level
Sr. Engineer
5 years of relevant Engineering experience Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement.
Sr. Engineer II
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 an Advanced degree in a related field.
Sr EngineerPreferred Qualifications
- Experience in power operations or market design inthe WesternInterconnection.
- Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service
- Advanced degree in economicsmathor other related field of study
- Experience in utility operations RTOoperationsor 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 PreferredQualifications
- A Professional Engineer License
- Advanced degree in related field of study
- Electric Utility Industry experience
- 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
Other Requirements
- Competentwith 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
- Stronginter-personalandteam workskills along with good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent working skills with communication and data handling software such as 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
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft OfficeExceland Access
- Demonstrateproficiencyin business acumen and professional conduct
- Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
- Demonstrate 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
Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time position.â
- The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Work hours may vary based on organizational and operational needs asdeterminedby management.
- Occasional extended ornonstandardhours may berequired.
Travel Requirement
- This position requires moderate travel (10-15%).
Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex gender identity sexual orientation veteran status age disabilitystatusor any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact us atââand 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC