NERC Compliance Engineer for Renewable Generation

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power in New York City is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer to support the Company’s NERC 693 compliance program across a growing fleet of renewable generation assets.

This role interprets NERC Reliability Standards, identifies compliance risks, evaluates evidence, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness within our established compliance framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 4-7 years of experience in NERC compliance, power systems, or related utilities.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards (PRC, MOD, VAR, FAC, PER).
• Experience with regulatory audits, RFIs, and evidence management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience with ISO markets (ISO-NE, CAISO, ERCOT).
• Familiarity with compliance management systems and audit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned NERC 693 Reliability Standards and related requirements.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and determine applicability to assets.
• Maintain consistent compliance across regions and updates to standards.
• Lead implementation of new/revised NERC Standards.
• Own assigned compliance standards and program requirements.
• Maintain compliance programs, docs, and controls.
• Perform gap assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop processes to improve compliance execution and audit readiness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implementation strategies.
• Develop audit-ready evidence and RSAWs.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs and regulatory inquiries.
• Evaluate evidence for completeness and remediation needs.
• Conduct internal compliance readiness reviews.
• Coordinate ISO/regional reporting and self-certifications.
• Provide guidance on NERC standards and drive risk reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Asset Management.

Skills

NERC standards

Audit support

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

TerraForm Power in New York City is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer to support the Company’s NERC 693 compliance program across a growing fleet of renewable generation assets.

This role interprets NERC Reliability Standards, identifies compliance risks, evaluates evidence, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness within our established compliance framework.