NERC Compliance Engineer - Hybrid (30% Travel)

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Travel up to 30%

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer (Senior/Advisor) to support our NA renewable energy portfolio.

You will ensure engineering activities and assets align with NERC Reliability Standards while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Compliance and site teams to strengthen compliance programs. You will conduct technical studies, assess requirements, participate in audits, and guide engineering and operational changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; seven (7) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in NERC compliance, power systems, protection and controls, utility generation, or renewable energy engineering; OR, a minimum of seven (7) years required for consideration at the Engineering Advisor level
• Demonstrated experience with NERC Reliability Standards, particularly PRC, MOD, FAC, and/or EOP
• Experience performing or reviewing technical compliance studies, documentation, or evidence
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform and review technical studies, compliance evidence, documentation, and internal controls supporting NERC Reliability Standards
• Support compliance activities associated with PRC, MOD, FAC, EOP, and other applicable standards
• Evaluate new or revised requirements and help determine necessary engineering, operational, or process changes
• Participate in audits, internal assessments, self-certifications, and corrective action activities
• Identify technical compliance risks and recommend improvements to engineering processes and controls
• Provide technical guidance in areas such as protection systems, relay testing, power system modeling, and substation equipment

Skills

NERC compliance experience

Power systems knowledge

Protection and controls

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer (Senior/Advisor) to support our NA renewable energy portfolio.

You will ensure engineering activities and assets align with NERC Reliability Standards while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Compliance and site teams to strengthen compliance programs. You will conduct technical studies, assess requirements, participate in audits, and guide engineering and operational changes.