Market Design Engineer II or - Markets
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Details
Posting Details
- Posted on May 6, 2026
Locations
- Corporate HQ
- 201 Worthen Dr
- Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
- Hybrid
- Engineering
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: MARKE
002355
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
PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to 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 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 I Pay Range: $80,000 – $87,000
- Engineer II Pay Range: $90,000 – $99,000
Join our team as a Market Design Engineer!
The Market Design Engineer is responsible for understanding the current Markets+ market design and evaluating the impact of proposed design modifications. This role plays a critical part in testing market functionality, analyzing system behavior, and solving complex market design challenges to support the successful implementation of Markets+ services.
The position also involves providing analytical insights, collaborating with stakeholders, and coordinating market design changes alongside technical implementation efforts across the Markets+ program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze Markets+ design and evaluate impacts of proposed changes
- Test and validate market functionality and system performance
- Develop market metrics, reports, and ad‑hoc analyses
- Support market software development, testing, and implementation
- Apply market rules to business operations
- Provide technical expertise to stakeholders and committees
- Support FERC filings with data and documentation
- Research other market designs and industry practices
- Document analyses and develop educational materials
- Respond to customer issues and identify market improvements
To be successful as a Market Design Engineer 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 I – No experience necessary
- Engineer II – 2 years of experience
- 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 parts of complex analysis projects
- Strong facilitation skills
- Strong interpersonal and team‑building…
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