Operational Technology Compliance Engineer

Constellation Energy Corp.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a Generation OT Compliance Engineer to safeguard power generation assets by applying NERC CIP standards and managing regulatory compliance across OT and IT environments.

You will collaborate with Power, IT, Engineering and Security teams to ensure framework alignment, conduct vulnerability assessments, and lead audits and drills. A strong background in DCS/SCADA and ISO/NERC/TSA standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years' technical experience or related engineering experience.
• Maintain minimum access requirements and pass medical examinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong technical understanding of generation NERC rules and participate in related forums.
• Implement NERC CIP, O&P programs and BES cyber systems standards and best practices.
• Prepare evidence to verify compliance with NERC Standards.
• Communicate technical analyses and recommendations to leadership and teams.
• Support audits and cyber drills; drive continuous improvement across departments.

Skills

NERC CIP

DCS/SCADA

OT cyber security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO/NERC/TSA standards

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally.

We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future.

• competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future
• highly competitive salaries
• bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase programme
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs
• disability and life insurance benefits
• paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• and much more

Expected salary range of $122,400 to $136,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

• Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations while acting as a resource and technical expert to engineers. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• The Generation OT Compliance Engineer will ensure Constellation adheres to all applicable generation regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to NERC CIP for medium impact BES Cyber Systems and NERC Operations and Planning.
• Interfaces with groups throughout the organization including Power, IT, Engineering, and Corporate Security. Ensure that regulatory compliance activities are performed in compliance with applicable procedures, standards and requirements. Identifies and provides recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing various assessments.
• Must develop a strong technical understanding of the generation regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed. Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the generation NERC regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed.
• Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures and best practices in support of the Constellation NERC CIP and O&P programs and medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems. Example - performing security patching to in scope cyber assets in accordance with established procedures and perform vulnerability assessments and mitigate as necessary.
• Perform necessary reviews and provide necessary documentation and evidence to verify assigned NERC Standards Requirements and measures are met to ensure compliance.
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, expertise to team members in the form of reports, procedures and proposals.
• Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial DCS, SCADA & OT cyber assets and networking, with a demonstrated ability to interface OT devices with industrial control systems.
• Ensure necessary work activities for NERC Compliance are initiated in the Work Management system, executed using procedures and tracked in systems with documented completion evidence.
• Participate in compliance audits. Plan, prepare and execute audit tasks and support audit teams.
• Participates in cyber drills and actual cyber events.
• Provide analysis and support to leadership for the NERC Compliance program including ongoing reporting of performance improvements, organizational initiatives and compliance related communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 5 years technical experience or related engineering experience
• Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience/expertise of implementation of ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities
• Prior experience at power generation stations is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC, TSA Gas and Regional Standards and other related federal, state and local licensing processes, procedures and agency
• Experience and knowledge with ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities.
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
• 5-years experience working in any combination of generation plant, electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal or financial disciplines
• Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders.