NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is looking for a NERC Compliance Engineer – Substation based in Massachusetts. The role will be the technical lead for NERC compliance readiness and turnover of substations prior to the Commercial Operation Date. The position is critical in implementing PRC and FAC standards before energization and turnover to Operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience with NERC compliance activities in substations and a background in electrical engineering or power systems. A competitive salary range and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting NERC compliance activities for substations or generation interconnections.
• Experience with PRC and FAC standards implementation.
• Background in electrical engineering, transmission, substations, or power systems environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement applicable NERC standards for new substations.
• Validate relay settings and coordination studies for compliance.

Skills

NERC compliance activities

PRC and FAC standards implementation

Electrical engineering background

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

We are looking for a NERC Compliance Engineer – Substation (onsite) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will be the technical lead for NERC compliance readiness and turnover of substations before Commercial Operation Date (COD). You will implement, document, and validate all applicable PRC and FAC standards in accordance with the Power Generation Division (PGD) compliance programs prior to energization and turnover to Operations. Ensure all requirements are incorporated into design, settings, studies, and commissioning documentation before COD. Protection Systems Compliance (PRC Standards). Validate relay settings, coordination studies, and protection philosophies to ensure compliance with PRC standards and internal PGD requirements.

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Per diem available.

Key Responsibilities

NERC Compliance Program Execution (Pre-COD)

• Identify and implement applicable NERC standards for new substations, including but not limited to:
• PRC-001 – Protection System Coordination
• PRC-004 – Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction
• PRC-005 – Protection System Maintenance
• PRC-019 – Coordination of Generating Unit or Plant Capabilities, Voltage Regulating Controls, and Protection
• PRC-023 – Transmission Relay Loadability
• PRC-024 – Generator Frequency and Voltage Protective Relay Settings
• PRC-027 – Coordination of Protection Systems for Performance During Faults
• FAC-008 – Facility Ratings
• FAC-009 – Establish and Communicate Facility Ratings

Qualifications

• Experience supporting NERC compliance activities for substations or generation interconnections.
• Experience with PRC and FAC standards implementation.
• Background in electrical engineering, transmission, substations, or power systems environments.

Benefits and Additional Information

• WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees.
• Benefits may include Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, and Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr.

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

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