Engineer III or IV - Electric Reliability Compliance

Nebraska Public Power District; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District seeks an Engineer III or IV - Electric Reliability Compliance to lead the implementation and documentation of the Electric Reliability Compliance Program. You will coordinate data submissions to FERC, NERC, and MRO and use SigmaFlow to automate and monitor compliance processes.

The role requires a PE license, ABET‑accredited engineering degree, and at least five years of relevant experience in electric utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineering License obtained by an accredited examination.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Electric Reliability Compliance Program.
• Coordinate data submittals to FERC, NERC and MRO.
• Use SigmaFlow for managing compliance processes and training.
• Develop and deliver training for electric reliability compliance.
• Monitor updates to NERC standards and participate in related workshops.
• Provide guidance on NERC compliance to District personnel.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer service oriented

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineering license

Tools

SigmaFlow

SAP

Job description

Engineer III or IV - Electric Reliability Compliance

Salary Range - $9,430.00 -$12,023.00

Location - Doniphan, NE Doniphan Control Center, Columbus General Office, Kearney Operations Center, York Operations Center

Employment Type: Fulltime

Posting Date: Thursday May 28th, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that foster innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

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Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation and documentation of NPPD’s Board approved Electric Reliability Compliance Program. The incumbent will lead continued improvement efforts and maintain the necessary processes, procedures, systems, and controls to ensure that NPPD is compliant with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and other reliability reporting requirements. Use and identify improvements of the District’s compliance tracking and monitoring software (SigmaFlow) for NERC compliance requirements, with an emphasis on automating compliance functions where possible. Using engineering knowledge, provide expertise in interpreting and guidance in implementing Reliability Standards to District Subject Matter Experts. The incumbent will encourage a strong culture of compliance and strive for compliance excellence. Lead the implementation of the NPPD Electric Reliability Compliance Program, to include maintaining compliance and monitoring revisions to reliability standards, coordinating required information submittals to various regulatory agencies including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC, and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), managing and leading the implementation and workflow design for the District’s software (SigmaFlow), maintaining a document repository system, retention of evidentiary documentation pertaining to any investigations by the FERC, NERC, and MRO, and development of required training programs for NPPD personnel involved with electric reliability compliance. Review data and submittals prior to submitting to the agencies to ensure submittals are based on good engineering practices. Provide expert guidance to NPPD personnel across the state of Nebraska on NERC compliance requirements for Bulk Electric System (BES) assets. BES assets include are located at applicable control centers, power plants, and transmission substations/lines.

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Professional Engineering License obtained by an accredited examination.
• Five years’ experience in an engineering position with technical experience in engineering studies, modification or new design projects, operations and maintenance support, or modification or new construction projects.
• Preferred experience is from an electric utility with knowledge of the business processes and procedures (general knowledge of power plants, system operations, engineering, substation and transmission line maintenance).
• Experience in electric reliability compliance reporting, root cause analysis, apparent cause analysis, and technical review is preferred. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Establish and maintain an acceptable NERC Security Background check.
• PE certification required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with appropriate departments to implement and monitor the NPPD Electric Reliability Compliance Program. Ensure compliance with reliability standards through working closely with District Subject Matter Experts and others assigned reliability compliance responsibilities. Assist subject matter experts with interpreting requirements and writing compliance documents. Complete an annual risk assessment of reliability requirements applicable to the District. Ensure effective compliance controls are implemented, managed, and tested to prevent noncompliance. Become a NPPD subject matter expert on the NERC and Regional Entity Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program as well as other NERC and Regional Entity procedures.
• Work independently to coordinate with the appropriate NPPD departments the submittal of data to the FERC, NERC, and MRO, including self-reporting any violations of standards, self-certification, and participate in FERC, NERC, and MRO audits, NPPD self-audits, investigations, and mitigation plan development.
• Use the District’s compliance tracking and monitoring software (SigmaFlow) for managing controls, data requests, reminders, and other compliance processes. Identify improvements in SigmaFlow for NERC compliance requirements.
• Work with appropriate departments to develop, implement, and monitor completion of training that meets the requirements of the NPPD Electric Reliability Compliance Program. Provide training to NPPD personnel involved with electric reliability compliance. Assist with planning and scheduling an annual NPPD NERC Compliance Workshop, including presenting information at the workshop.
• Ensure that NPPD personnel are kept properly informed of electric reliability compliance developments. Develop and issue periodic compliance updates to appropriate District colleagues on NERC Compliance items including NERC standards development, NERC endorsed implementation guidance, industry guidelines and the North American Transmission Forum (NATF) Principles of Excellence (POEs).
• Monitor proposed revisions in NERC reliability standards, both at the NERC and FERC levels, and coordinate submittal of comments and ballots with the responsible managers and persons assigned to those standards. Manage a tracking system to identify compliance requirements prior to implementation dates. Solicit comments and voting opinions for proposed regulatory language from subject matter experts and communicate this information to industry groups.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity/Excellence
• Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
• Safety

Salary Information

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Pay Grade - 15 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $9,430.00 - $12,023.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With frequent overnight stays, more than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer