NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation

Laveer Engineering; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Laveer Engineering is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer for an onsite position in Massachusetts. The role involves leading compliance readiness and turnover of substations before Commercial Operation Date. Responsibilities include implementing and validating PRC and FAC standards according to power generation compliance programs.

Candidates should have experience in NERC compliance activities and a background in electrical engineering. This position offers a 1-year contract with a salary range of $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr. Per diem is also available.

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

• Lead NERC compliance program execution for substations.
• Implement applicable NERC standards prior to Commercial Operation Date.
• Validate relay settings and protection philosophies.

Skills

NERC compliance activities

PRC and FAC standards implementation

Electrical engineering

Power systems environments

Job description

Overview

Requisition Number: 32605. Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Position: NERC Compliance Engineer – Substation (onsite). Engagement: 1-year contract (W-2). Per diem available. Salary range: $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr. WECTEC Staffing Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.

Role

Technical lead for NERC compliance readiness and turnover of substations before Commercial Operation Date (COD). 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.

Key Responsibilities

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• 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.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities. Employment opportunities may require access to information subject to export control regulations of the United States. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must meet comparable export control requirements.