NERC CIP Compliance Engineer

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineer to support NERC CIP compliance and asset policy. The role involves reviewing diagrams, supporting change control, and preparing audit evidence for NERC standards.

The engineer will collaborate with Transmission and regional teams, drive process improvements, and ensure timely delivery of compliance deliverables in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• FE Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of CASCADE, PowerBase, EDOA, PowerBI, FileNet and SAP.
• Ability to read electrical single lines, three-lines, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, monitoring and evaluation of technical rationale to comply with NERC standards and FE policies.
• Serve as SME for Asset Policy group; review one-line and wiring diagrams; aid cross-department change control meetings.
• Lead and participate in CIP change control meetings; review cyber asset drawings for audit evidence.
• Prepare evidence for periodic NERC audits; maintain tracking of NERC compliance activities.
• Identify risk areas and develop solutions to improve compliance.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

FE certificate (preferred)

Tools

CASCADE

PowerBase

EDOA

PowerBI

FileNet

SAP

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineer to support NERC CIP compliance and asset policy. The role involves reviewing diagrams, supporting change control, and preparing audit evidence for NERC standards.

The engineer will collaborate with Transmission and regional teams, drive process improvements, and ensure timely delivery of compliance deliverables in a dynamic utility environment.