Job Description

Salary: $106,500 - 158,625 per year Requirements:

• We require a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a university eligible to qualify for the Professional Engineering exam, typically an ABET-accredited program or equivalent graduate degree.
• Your degree should be in a calculus-based engineering discipline, with Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• For the Lead Engineer level, we look for 12 years of relevant engineering experience, or 11 years with a masters degree, or 10 years with a doctoral degree in a related engineering field.
• For the Lead Engineer level, a Professional Engineer license is required, though 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of the license.
• For the Sr. Engineer II level, we require 9 years of relevant engineering experience; a Professional Engineer license or advanced degree may count toward one year of experience, and two years of experience may satisfy both license and advanced degree requirements.
• For the Sr. Engineer level, we require 5 years of relevant engineering experience; a Professional Engineer license or advanced degree may satisfy one year of the experience requirement.
• We expect proficiency with administrative and communication tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and timekeeping systems.
• We need strong knowledge of power systems analysis tools used for steady-state, dynamic, short-circuit, or database management applications.
• We value strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and clear written and verbal communication.
• We expect solid working knowledge of communication and data-handling software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• We require the ability to understand and follow our policies and procedures.
• Preferred qualifications include a Professional Engineer license, an advanced degree, electric utility industry experience, and proficiency with power systems analysis tools, SQL, and scripting languages.
• We cannot sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations for this role, so applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• We perform advanced market analysis, including market-clearing engine sensitivity studies and database queries.
• We support daily market operations such as repricing, model validation, and issue resolution.
• We independently lead cross-functional initiatives and keep management informed of progress.
• We support and test market software updates and respond to customer-reported issues.
• We prepare and present market reports and analytical findings to internal teams, stakeholders, and working groups.
• We train and mentor staff on market concepts, tools, and analytical methods.
• We ensure compliance with our protocols and support regulatory and legal work, including FERC-related matters.
• We maintain high-quality modeling and forecasting tools and help preserve the accuracy of our commercial model.
• We contribute to public data postings and protect the integrity of POPS results.

• Excel
• Support
• SQL
• Ada

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We are Southwest Power Pool (SPP), an organization focused on the strength of relationships as well as reliable and affordable electricity for millions across our service territory. We have been recognized as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work and are guided by our core principle: do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. This full-time Market Support and Analysis Engineer role sits within our Market Operations team, follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may occasionally require extended hours and minimal travel. We offer a competitive and transparent pay structure, bonus opportunities, a strong insurance package, employer-paid disability and life coverage, a relocation bonus if applicable, a hybrid work environment for eligible positions, and robust retirement benefits through a 401(k) match and a fully funded pension. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, accessibility, and excellence.

last updated 34 week of 2026

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