Senior Engineer, Engineer II or I - Day-Ahead Market

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

Engineer II Pay Range: $88,000 - $98,000

Engineer I Pay Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Join our team as an Engineer in the Day-Ahead Market!

We are seeking an Engineer to provide subject matter expertise and daily support for the Day-Ahead Market (DAMKT). This critical role requires real-time decision-making that impacts market outcomes, settlements, and payments to Market Participants. The Senior Engineer will also be responsible for ensuring software compliance, leading market improvements, troubleshooting issues, and creating necessary tools to support daily operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working cross-functionally, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Support: Act as the primary support for DAMKT Operators, ensuring the successful daily clearing of DAMKT, DA RUC, and Multi-Day Forecast. Make real-time decisions during production that impact the DAMKT, DA RUC, and forecast outcomes.
• On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation, providing 7-day a week support to resolve urgent market issues.
• Software Testing & Enhancements: Testing of market software fixes and enhancements, coordinating Market Participant testing and ensuring all updates are effective and operational.
• Defect Resolution: Identify, resolve, and track software defects by coordinating with operations staff, vendors, and testing teams to implement appropriate fixes.
• Market Improvement: Lead efforts to improve the market by analyzing issues, proposing and gaining consensus on changes, implementing solutions, training staff, and tracking the impact of changes.
• Tool & Process Development: Ensure that Market Operators have the necessary tools to perform their duties. Create manual tools and processes to temporarily address issues with market software.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on the DAM function, offering support for external training efforts and representing the DAMKT management during decision-making processes.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all software, policies, and business practices related to the Day-Ahead Market are compliant with SPP Market Protocols and Tariffs. Maintain and ensure compliance with desk procedures, SOC-1 controls, and other applicable standards.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with operations staff, support teams, and external stakeholders such as External Training and Congestion Hedging to ensure cross-functional success. Participate in various SPP committees and working groups.
• Back-Up Support: The Sr Engineer should be prepared to step in and perform the functions of the Day Ahead Market Operator as needed, providing backup support during peak times or staff absences.
  
  

To Be Successful In The 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),
• The 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, a professional engineer license, or an advanced degree may satisfy the requirement for one year of experience.
• Engineer II - Two (2) years of relevant Engineering experience
• Engineer I – no experience required
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork 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
• Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures
  
  

Preferred

• Electric utility industry or market experience
• Proficient with SPP tools and/or processes
• Sound understanding of the SPP Tariff and Protocols
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the 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 moderate travel (approximately 0-10%)

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).

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