Power Compliance Engineer — NERC/FERC Focus

Nrg; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional to monitor and address violations of laws and regulations across multiple facilities. The role includes auditing, training, and leading mitigation efforts while coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

The candidate will manage compliance projects, support budget planning, and ensure safe, compliant operations at the sites. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4 years power facilities experience or 8 years related engineering experience.
• Experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to work overtime during emergencies when required.

Responsibilities

• Completes regulatory agency forms as needed to meet plant operation requirements.
• Provide technical support to ensure regulatory compliance and fleet coordination.
• Monitor laws/regulations and draft policies for compliance with internal SMEs.
• Route compliance documents for review and approval to appropriate parties.
• Maintain documentation to demonstrate regulatory compliance and retention.
• Answer employee questions about policies and escalate to appropriate areas.
• Ensure timely, accurate responses to regulatory requests from customers.
• Lead NERC, FERC and regulatory requirement oversight; signatory where required.
• Lead mitigation plans for non-compliance and coordinate site responses to regulators.
• Project manage capital site activities and support annual O&M budget elements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

8+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

NERC compliance tools

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional to monitor and address violations of laws and regulations across multiple facilities. The role includes auditing, training, and leading mitigation efforts while coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

The candidate will manage compliance projects, support budget planning, and ensure safe, compliant operations at the sites. Strong communication and leadership are essential.