Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) in New York is hiring a Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer. This remote role focuses on monitoring compliance with NERC Operations and Planning Standards and includes responsibilities such as evaluating Registered Entity evidence and mentoring team members. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with extensive experience in Inverter-Based Resources and related auditor certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of industry experience in electric utility or related fields.
• Experience in at least one relevant discipline area like transmission protection or NERC compliance.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Determine compliance with NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
• Lead Audit teams and mentor staff on O&P standards.
• Provide subject matter expertise on compliance monitoring engagements.

Skills

Knowledge of NERC Rules of Procedure

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Leadership and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description

The Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for participating as a compliance monitoring team member in making determinations of compliance with NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and, under certain circumstances, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates Registered Entity evidence, as an Audit Team member, to determine compliance with applicable NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
• Serves as the Audit Team Lead when assigned (Senior Compliance Engineer).
• Mentors staff on O&P Standards and operational practices (Senior Compliance Engineer).
• Reviews the facts and circumstances of audit findings to provide input on initial root cause and risk to the Bulk Power System.
• Assesses the maturity of Registered Entities internal controls as part of document and evidentiary reviews.
• Creates sufficient documentation to support NPCC's compliance determinations and ensures a complete and final record exists.
• Supports the Compliance Monitoring program with the creation and maintenance of compliance monitoring documentation, records, and metrics.
• Maintains awareness of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NERC Reliability Standards under development, and related projects and activities.
• Leads efforts to identify operations and planning trends within NPCC and develop outreach or other analysis documents.
• Provides subject matter expertise to the Registration, Certification, and Risk and Enforcement departments on completed compliance monitoring engagements including conclusions and internal controls; assessment and risk of potential non-compliances; and mitigation activities.
• Provides training, education, and communications to NPCC staff, Registered Entities, and ERO Enterprise staff.
• Represents NPCC on ERO compliance monitoring related task forces, working groups, and special projects.
• Performs other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Certification/License Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study with 5 or more years related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing the ability to perform major duties.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following discipline areas:
  • Transmission protection system design, testing, and maintenance
  • Generation protection system design, testing, and maintenance
  • Transmission operations, generator operations, balancing area operations, reliability coordination
  • Engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards
  • Energy Management System (EMS) engineering
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) modeling
  • Substation project design and maintenance
  • Transmission line design and maintenance
  • NERC O&P Standards and related internal controls
  • NERC/NPCC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Programs

Preferred

• Extensive experience with Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), Generator Compliance, and/or modeling.

A Plus

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study.
• Related auditor or professional certifications or licenses (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, NERC Reliability Coordinator or Transmission Operator certification).

Functional Competencies

• Effective knowledge of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NPCC Reliability Criteria, Directories and Procedures.
• Able to develop and deliver professional presentations.
• Able to effectively engage and participate in discussions with stakeholders.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments with minimal guidance.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Travel to main office and in-person meetings, as required (barring no restrictions based on travel or health advisories, or occupancy restrictions).
• Ability to work and travel within the U.S. and travel to Canada.

EEOC Disclaimer

NPCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge, will be solely based on competence, performance, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

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