Auditor, Staff

Western Electric Coordinating Council; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 96,700 - 120,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid personal time

Job summary

A regional power management organization is seeking a staff compliance auditor to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. This remote-eligible position for candidates within the Western Interconnection involves conducting audits, leading compliance reviews, and supporting compliance programs. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 3-8 years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills. Excellent benefits, including salary range of $96,700–$120,900, are offered, along with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years experience in electric utility or related technical industry.
• Knowledge of protection principles for transmission lines.
• Experience in compliance monitoring and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits across the Western Interconnection for compliance.
• Develop compliance reports and provide technical support.
• Assist in administration of Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.

Skills

Electric utility experience

Technical skills

NERC CIP Standards exposure

Organizational skills

Presentation development

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

At WECC, we enhance the lives of 90 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. As a staff compliance auditor, you will make a difference by ensuring compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards through partnership with registered entities in the Western Interconnection.

In your role as the staff compliance auditor, you will satisfy the audit schedule requirements of the Entity Oversight Program according to NERC’s delegation agreement with WECC. In addition, this position is a center point for cross‑functional work with the Entity Risk Assessment and Enforcement and Mitigation teams in WECC.

While WECC's headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this position is remote-eligible for candidates residing in the Western Interconnection. Time spent traveling is expected to be a minimum of 15% for this role, though business needs may require additional travel on occasion.

You will—

• Conduct comprehensive on-site and off-site audits throughout the Western Interconnection following the NERC O&P Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Reliability Standards.
• Evaluate and assess the compliance of periodic data submissions from registered entities.
• Lead compliance reviews associated with the NERC Events Analysis program.
• Develop and update compliance status reports.
• Give subject matter expert and technical support to the Risk, Oversight Planning, Enforcement, and Mitigation departments on self-reporting assessments and mitigation plan acceptance, including the review of evidence to confirm the entity’s return to compliance.
• Review mitigation plans and other mitigating actions taken by entities to restore compliance and minimize or prevent future noncompliance.
• Assist in the daily administration of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
• Participate in ERO activities and working groups, as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or an industry-related field of study, or have an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing your ability to perform the major duties.
• Three to eight years’ experience in the electric utility industry or a related technical industry in testing protection system design or in maintenance discipline areas.
• Experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following areas: generator operations, power system operations, balancing area operations, communications system maintenance, power system modeling, engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards.
• Exposure to NERC CIP Standards with the desire and ability to gain expertise in this area.
• Knowledge of protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
• Understanding of fault current analysis.
• Experience performing basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and completed short-circuit studies.
• Experience reviewing and testing specific protection and control settings, configurations, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of design documents and drawings.
• Understanding of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Experience in professional presentation development and delivery.
• Excellent organizational skills and can work on many projects at once with only occasional guidance.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of your work time.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $96,700–$120,900 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and midpoint for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.