NERC Compliance Associate

CAMS - Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to train as a NERC Compliance Associate, supporting fossil fuel and renewable energy generation sites across the NERC network. The role requires a background in engineering or related field with 0–5 years of experience; electrical engineering is highly preferred.

The position involves preparing and overseeing reports to NERC, WECC, and other entities, monitoring programs, and training personnel on regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; concentration in power generation, transmission, and distribution preferred.
• 0-5 years of NERC Compliance or similar industry experience.
• Occasional travel up to 25% for site visits and off-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Support NERC, Regional Reliability Entities, and EIA issues impacting facility operations.
• Prepare and oversee routine and non-routine reports to NERC, WECC, and other entities.
• Monitor compliance programs and recommend new programs for integration into operations.
• Conduct compliance reviews and propose changes to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with NERC, WECC, and entities and generate reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

CAMS is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to train as a NERC Compliance Associate. This position supports the compliance obligations of fossil fuel and renewable energy generation sites located throughout the NERC Regional Reliability Entity network (WECC, MRO, NPCC, SERC, TRE, RFC).CAMS is seeking an individual with a background in engineering, computer science, or related field with 0-5 years of experience. Electrical Engineering is highly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports facility personnel with all NERC, Regional Reliability Entities (WECC, SPP, TRE, etc.), and EIA issues that impact facility operations.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and/or oversight required for routine and non-routine reports to NERC, WECC, and other applicable registered entities.
• Monitors compliance programs and ensures all registered entity functions are compliant in those programs. Evaluates, develops, and recommends new programs for integration into facility operations.
• Conducts compliance reviews and offers/implements recommendations for changes to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Communicates with representatives of NERC, the WECC, and applicable registered entities on behalf of the facilities and generates associated reports.
• Assists with the training of all personnel regarding regulatory programs.
• Carries out complex projects and assignments independently.
• Oversees contractor and vendor regulatory related tasks and adherence to compliance programs.
• Maintains project regulatory records and filing system.
• Prepares and submits routine EIA, FERC, and NERC reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; concentration in power generation, transmission, and distribution preferred.

• 0-5 years of NERC Compliance or similar industry experience.
• Overnight and short-term travel on company business is an expected part of this position, 25% travel to other facilities and off-site activities.
• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive physical duties. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, climbing, working in awkward positions, and lifting to 25 lbs.

Other Desirable Skills:

• General knowledge of power plant operations, including the interrelationship of registered entity functions, and compliance with operation and maintenance functions
• General knowledge of FERC, NERC and WECC Entities orders, regulations, standards, etc. and working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Computer literate, including expert-level knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• High level of commitment to excellence in regulatory performance and compliance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively, excellent interpersonal skills and a record of building consensus among internal and external parties.
• An ability to perform and manage multiple varied tasks in an industrial environment and to promptly identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks.

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.