Southwest Power Pool · 1 day ago
Lead, Sr. Engineer II or Sr Engineer -Market Design (Remote eligible)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is focused on delivering reliable and affordable electricity while fostering strong relationships among its employees. The Lead Engineer on the Market Design team will evaluate and implement market design changes, lead market analysis, and ensure compliance with market design principles, coordinating with various stakeholders to support the organization's mission.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead market design analysis, evaluation, and implementation of design changes
Analyze market data and develop simulations, metrics, and reports to identify market issues and opportunities
Facilitate market design changes through the SPP stakeholder process and Market Working Group
Coordinate across internal teams (Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements, Training, IT) to ensure alignment with market design
Engage with market participants, vendors, FERC, and other RTOs/ISOs on market design and policy matters
Provide technical leadership, engineering judgment, and subject matter expertise on market design initiatives
Research and benchmark market designs used by other RTOs/ISOs
Present market design proposals and analysis to committees, working groups, and senior leadership
Support FERC filings, market education, and training of junior staff and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with SPP policies, maintain accountability, and meet project deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam
Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field; preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
For Sr Engineer: Five (5) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement
For Sr Engineer II: Nine (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; Professional Engineer License and an Advanced degree in related field of study may satisfy two (2) years of experience requirement
For Lead Engineer: 12 years of relevant Engineering experience; OR 11 years of relevant Engineering experience with a Master's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering; OR 10 years of relevant Engineering experience with a Doctoral degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
A Professional Engineer license is required for this role; however, 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Professional Engineer License
Highly proficient at organizing and conducting technical and analytical studies
High level of understanding of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding
Ability to support cross-team and multi-team initiatives and projects and manage the market design components of potentially complex analysis projects
Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competence with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office
Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
Demonstrate strong organizational skills
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
Preferred
In addition to required undergraduate degree in Engineering, an advanced degree in economics, math, or other related field of study is preferred
Experience with RTO/ISO Market formulations and optimization techniques
Experience with either prototyping market formulation changes or software used to study market formulation changes
Experience in utility industry, utility operations, RTO/ISO operations or energy trading
Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data set
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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