NERC Compliance Senior Engineer

What You Can Expect

As our North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for working with Operations teams to implement and enhance ENGIE’s NERC Compliance Program and sustain compliance with all Reliability Standards. This position can be based out of the Houston, TX or Chicago, IL office and will be supporting assets in both US and Canada. Your daily task will include developing and implementing compliance programs and internal controls, leading internal compliance assessments, reviewing compliance evidence and developing technical programs to support compliance for ENGIE’s North America Renewables fleet. Additionally, you will contribute to the NERC compliance program by implementing, improving and auditing readiness for a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets within TRE, MRO, WECC, NPCC, and SERC areas.

 

• This position will have specific emphasis placed on the Operations and Planning group of standards, including conducting or managing technical studies and compliance activities for FAC, EOP, PRC, and MOD Reliability Standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for NERC Compliance within the Renewables Operations Engineering team and ensure that all engineering activities are aligned with compliance requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of new or improved internal controls to support compliance in collaboration with internal SMEs and technical consultants
• Monitor ongoing developments in Bulk Electric System reliability such as new or revised standards and identify the activities required to maintain compliance
• Develop and support systems and processes for managing compliance evidence and participate in audits as a technical SME
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives

 

 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; In lieu of the educational requirement, we will accept a minimum of 5 years of experience working with NERC compliance

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in NERC compliance;
• Must have experience performing or reviewing NERC Compliance studies or evidence for one or more of the following: PRC-004, 005, 019, 024, 025, and 027
• Must have a strong knowledge of one or more engineering topics related to compliance, for example relay testing, protection coordination, power system modelling, or substation equipment
• Deep understanding of NERC standards and regulations
• Knowledgeable in one or more reliability standard areas (PRC, MOD, FAC,etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

 

 

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $96,100 – $147,660 USD annually

 

 

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