NERC Compliance Engineer

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Charlottesville, New York (VA, NY); Remote; USD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer to support the company’s NERC 693 Compliance Program across a growing renewables portfolio. The role interprets NERC Reliability Standards and applies them to generating facilities, identifying risks, evaluating evidence, and partnering with Operations and Engineering to ensure regulatory compliance.

The position owns assigned compliance standards from implementation through audit readiness and supports technical compliance via reviews of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in NERC compliance or power generation.
• Experience reviewing engineering data, technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute assigned NERC 693 Standards across multiple regions.
• Lead implementation of new and revised NERC standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, OEMs and third-party vendors for compliance actions.
• Prepare audit-ready evidence, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor and address compliance gaps and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

NERC compliance

Power system engineering

Regulatory audits

Technical writing

ISO market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Exempt, Salaried | Full-Time, Permanent

Location: United States – Remote

Reports To: Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance

Department: Operations

Requisition ID: NERCC005714

Cost Center: Operations BPM001 2387 - TERP ROC

ABOUT TERRAFORM POWER

TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy across North America. As a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable, we own and operate approximately 2,200 MW of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage facilities across 15 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.

Headquartered in New York City, TerraForm Power is committed to delivering reliable, innovative renewable energy solutions that help customers achieve their clean energy goals. Our experienced team manages every aspect of our operations – from power generation and asset management to commercial energy solutions – ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of our renewable energy facilities.

At TerraForm Power, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while investing in the development of our employees and supporting the communities where we operate through environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and meaningful local partnerships. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to make a lasting impact on the future of clean power, we invite you to join our team.

ROLE SUMMARY

TerraForm Power is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer to support execution of the Company's NERC 693 Compliance Program across a growing fleet of renewable generation assets.

This position independently interprets NERC Reliability Standards and applies them to company-owned generating facilities. The incumbent exercises professional judgment to identify compliance risks, evaluate evidence, recommend corrective actions, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

The position owns assigned compliance standards and regulatory activities from implementation through audit readiness while working within the Company's established compliance framework.

The position also supports technical compliance implementation activities through review of engineering studies, technical documentation, operational processes, and facility configurations to ensure compliance requirements are appropriately applied and maintained.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

NERC Compliance

• Independently execute assigned NERC 693 Reliability Standards, including PRC, MOD, VAR, FAC, PER and related requirements.
• Maintain consistent compliance execution across multiple operating regions while accounting for ISO and asset-specific differences.
• Lead implementation activities for new and revised NERC Reliability Standards.
• Serve as the owner for assigned compliance standards and associated program requirements.
• Review engineering studies, technical reports, and operational documentation to determine compliance applicability and implementation requirements.
• Support implementation of new and revised NERC Reliability Standards by partnering with Engineering, Operations, OEMs, consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Evaluate compliance impacts associated with plant modifications, equipment upgrades, control system changes, and evolving operational responsibilities.
• Support compliance onboarding and integration activities for newly acquired, developed, or registered facilities.

Compliance Program Management

• Maintain assigned compliance programs, documentation, and internal controls.
• Perform compliance gap assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop process improvements that strengthen compliance execution and audit readiness.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes and recommend implementation strategies.

Audit & Evidence Management

• Develop and maintain audit-ready compliance evidence.
• Prepare and maintain RSAWs.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs, audit requests, and regulatory inquiries.
• Evaluate evidence for completeness and identify deficiencies requiring remediation.
• Conduct internal compliance readiness reviews.
• Analyze compliance findings and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop mitigation plans in partnership with Operations and Engineering.
• Monitor mitigation milestones through successful closure.
• Maintain tracking of compliance risks and outstanding actions.
• Review technical corrective actions and engineering solutions to address identified compliance gaps and implementation requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations personnel to validate implementation of compliance-related corrective actions and mitigation activities.

Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare assigned self-certifications and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate ISO and regional reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of compliance deliverables.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to collect and validate required data.
• Support technical reviews associated with reportable events, disturbance analyses, and other regulatory submissions as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and external regulatory organizations to ensure consistent application of compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance regarding interpretation of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Recommend improvements that reduce compliance risk and improve operational efficiency.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electrical Power Systems or a related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience supporting NERC compliance, power system engineering, electric utilities, or power generation.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards including PRC, MOD, VAR, FAC, PER, and other standards applicable to Generator Owner and Generator Operator functions.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, RFIs, compliance reviews, and evidence management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Experience working with ISO markets including ISO-NE, CAISO and ERCOT. (ERCOT Preferred)
• Knowledge of compliance management systems and audit documentation.
• Experience reviewing engineering studies, technical reports, operational data, or other engineering documentation preferred.
• Experience supporting renewable generation, energy storage, or inverter-based resource facilities preferred.

Compensation: $115,000 to $143,000 base salary ; bonus eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer

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