Sr. Engineer or Engineer II - Congestion Hedging- Remote Eligible

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.

• Engineer II Pay Range: $88,000 - $98,000
• Engineer Pay Range: $106,500 - $123,700

 Join our team as an Engineer in Congestion Hedging!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a highly motivated Engineer – Congestion Hedging to lead the development, operation, and enhancement of the Congestion Hedging market within SPP’s Integrated Marketplace. This role plays a critical part in implementing and supporting Auction Revenue Rights (ARR) and Transmission Congestion Rights (TCR), in close collaboration with SPP stakeholders, vendors, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the TCR markets, ensuring accurate and efficient processes.
• Develop and maintain ARR/TCR software in collaboration with vendors and stakeholders.
• Oversee and participate in testing congestion hedging systems to ensure compliance with market design.
• Provide technical assessments and represent SPP in stakeholder and inter-regional committees.
• Support regulatory and financial audits, including documentation and internal control development.
• Ensure compliance with SPP Tariff, protocols, and policies.
• Mentor staff on modeling and congestion hedging concepts.
• Create technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to congestion hedging.

To be successful as the Engineer in Congestion Hedging 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),
  • 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

• Engineer II - Two (2) years of job-related work experience - not eligible for remote work
• Sr Engineer - Five (5) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement.
• Flexibility and ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Strong inter-personal and team work skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, and Access

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or an MBA
• Economics background and experience
• Electric Utility Industry experience

  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 10-15%)

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).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Salary : $88,000 - $98,000