NERC O&P Compliance Analyst I

Electric Power Engineers; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance:

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge,

Collaborate with a team of experts in

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Analyst to support clients in maintaining NERC Reliability Standards, with guidance from senior staff and opportunities to contribute to audit preparation and evidence gathering.

The role emphasizes data collection, documentation, and accurate reporting, with a focus on developing foundational regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience in power operations and planning concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of overall professional experience, with 0–3 years of directly applicable regulatory/compliance experience.
• Basic understanding of power plant or transmission operations and planning concepts, or CIP concepts.
• Foundational awareness of NERC Reliability Standards and the broader regulatory environment.
• Strong data collection and organization skills, with an introductory understanding of compliance reporting processes.
• Ability to support audit preparation tasks under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping.
• Willingness to learn regulatory frameworks and compliance procedures.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior compliance staff with gathering, organizing, and submitting client compliance data.
• Support the preparation of audit documentation and evidence packages under supervision.
• Participate in client meetings, supporting and/or leading as needed.
• Help maintain compliance tracking systems and records to support accurate reporting.
• Contribute to procedure drafts for operational and compliance requirements under senior guidance.
• Support periodic data submittals on behalf of clients, using client-provided evidence.
• Assist with audit preparation tasks, including organizing materials for mock audits.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
• Attend industry workshops, webinars, or training sessions to build regulatory knowledge and professional skills.

Skills

Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of/0-

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data tools

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! In this role, you will support EPE’s Clients in maintaining compliance with NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards. Working under the guidance of senior compliance staff, you will build foundational expertise in NERC Reliability Standards while contributing to evidence gathering, documentation, and audit preparation for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior compliance staff with gathering, organizing, and submitting client compliance data.
• Support the preparation of audit documentation and evidence packages under supervision.
• Participate in client meetings, supporting and/or leading as needed.
• Help maintain compliance tracking systems and records to support accurate reporting.
• Contribute to procedure drafts for operational and compliance requirements under senior guidance.
• Support periodic data submittals on behalf of clients, using client-provided evidence.
• Assist with audit preparation tasks, including organizing materials for mock audits.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
• Attend industry workshops, webinars, or training sessions to build regulatory knowledge and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of overall professional experience, with 0–3 years of directly applicable regulatory/compliance experience.
• Basic understanding of power plant or transmission operations and planning concepts, or CIP concepts.
• Foundational awareness of NERC Reliability Standards and the broader regulatory environment.
• Strong data collection and organization skills, with an introductory understanding of compliance reporting processes.
• Ability to support audit preparation tasks under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping.
• Willingness to learn regulatory frameworks and compliance procedures.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Location

This position will be located in Panama City, Panama

Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

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