Engineering Analyst, NERC Compliance

Constellation Energy Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a Generation OT Compliance Engineer to lead technical decisions on NERC compliance for medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems.

You will interface with IT, engineering, and security teams to ensure adherence to NERC CIP and O&P programs while driving continuous improvement through audits and drills. The role requires deep knowledge of NERC standards, industrial control systems, and cyber assets, with responsibilities spanning patching, vulnerability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 6 years of related industry experience OR
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline with 8 years of related industry experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years in power or related industry, 6 of which at the exempt level

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the generation NERC regulatory rules and participate in forums.
• Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures and best practices for CIP and O&P programs and BES Cyber Systems.
• Provide documentation and evidence to verify NERC Standards requirements are met for compliance.
• Communicate expertise to team members through reports, procedures and proposals.
• Recommend corrective actions and ensure cross-functional alignment of processes for future compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of industrial DCS, SCADA & OT cyber assets and interface OT devices with control systems.
• Initiate NERC compliance activities in Work Management systems and track completion evidence.
• Participate in compliance audits and support audit teams; engage in cyber drills and events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc)

Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc)

High school diploma/GED and 9 years of power or related industry experience

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $128,700 to $143,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

• Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations while acting as a resource and technical expert to engineers. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• The Generation OT Compliance Engineer will ensure Constellation adheres to all applicable generation regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to NERC CIP for medium impact BES Cyber Systems and NERC Operations and Planning.
• Interfaces with groups throughout the organization including Power, IT, Engineering, and Corporate Security. Ensure that regulatory compliance activities are performed in compliance with applicable procedures, standards and requirements. Identifies and provides recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing various assessments.
• Must develop a strong technical understanding of the generation regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed. Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the generation NERC regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed.
• Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures and best practices in support of the Constellation NERC CIP and O&P programs and medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems. Example - performing security patching to in scope cyber assets in accordance with established procedures and perform vulnerability assessments and mitigate as necessary.
• Perform necessary reviews and provide necessary documentation and evidence to verify assigned NERC Standards Requirements and measures are met to ensure compliance.
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, expertise to team members in the form of reports, procedures and proposals.
• Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial DCS, SCADA & OT cyber assets and networking, with a demonstrated ability to interface OT devices with industrial control systems.
• Ensure necessary work activities for NERC Compliance are initiated in the Work Management system, executed using procedures and tracked in systems with documented completion evidence.
• Participate in compliance audits. Plan, prepare and execute audit tasks and support audit teams.
• Participates in cyber drills and actual cyber events.
• Provide analysis and support to leadership for the NERC Compliance program including ongoing reporting of performance improvements, organizational initiatives and compliance related communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc) and 6 years of related industry experience OR
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc) and 8 years of related industry experience OR
• High school diploma/GED and 9 years of power or related industry experience with 6 of the 9 years at the exempt-level
• Working knowledge of engineering processes and systems required for the specific functional area
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience/expertise of implementation of ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities
• Prior experience at power generation stations is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC, TSA Gas and Regional Standards and other related federal, state and local licensing processes, procedures and agency
• Experience and knowledge with ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities.
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
• 5-years experience working in any combination of generation plant, electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal or financial disciplines
• Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders.