NERC Compliance Specialist Sr. - NERC Compliance Specialist Prin.

Job Posting End Date

11-23-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance (ENRA) team at AEP provides coordination and decision-making authority for NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance obligations. The team leads cross business unit teams, executes process improvements, performs root cause and incident analysis, provides independent oversight and technical support, project and risk management, metrics development, and engagement and outreach. The team operates in a matrix environment that interfaces directly with federal and regional regulators. This position within ENRA will be primarily focused on Oversight and Compliance Management.

Job Description

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed customers' expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

ENRA NERC Specialist Sr. - ENRA NERC Prin.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide interpretations of obligations within the NERC and Regional Standards. 
• Develop knowledge of the Standards and communicate with key staff at NERC and/or the Regions to add clarity regarding what is required to demonstrate compliance.
• Execute assessments of compliance related materials to determine readiness for external compliance audits and provide reasonable assurance of compliance status. Execute assessments of the design and operational effectiveness of reliability and compliance internal controls.
• Support completion of externally mandated deliverables, including compliance monitoring activities per NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
• Organize processes and procedures to support NERC CMEP functions per the NERC Rules of Procedure.
• Review responses to data requests; analyze data for trends and quality purposes; drive consistency in responses.
• Review mitigation plans; track milestone execution in response to potential violations of NERC and Regional Reliability Standards. 
• Support responsible managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) in operational BUs.
• Coordinate process improvement efforts within the team.
• Participate with other utility stakeholders and industry organizations in the consideration of reliability compliance issues and associated regulatory matters.
• Participate in industry forums/events to keep current on industry best practices, tools, and technology.
• Drive organizational alignment through an enterprise-wide approach to achieving a state of audit readiness with each new NERC reliability Standard; contribute in governance-related activities.
• Execute central reliability compliance training and awareness program; ensure message content consistency and maximize delivery effectiveness.
• Review emerging NERC developments; Address feedback responses to drafting reviewing, and complying with the NERC Reliability Standards, and other standards.
• Participate in periodic Regional Entity (RE) and Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) audits, and internal audits as required.
• Support other ENRA functions as needed.

What We're Looking For:

ENRA NERC Specialist Sr.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, communications, computer science, business, or related field of study; or Associate's degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Experience: In addition to any experience required above, five (5) years of experience in electric utility or similarly regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is desirable.
• Law Degree is desirable.
• Certification or Licensure is preferred.

Other qualifications/skills:

• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support of Company’s Corporate Compliance policy.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to initiate solutions to complex technical issues.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently develop functional relationships on all levels as well as external partnerships with various regulatory agencies/industry organizations.