Reliability & Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC), Remote Optional

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC) to develop NERC FAC and PRC studies using design and testing data from system protection, substations, and SCADA, under the guidance of the Manager of System Reliability and Compliance.

The role supports client audits, tracks NERC aspects of projects, and provides technical answers while drafting bid proposals and estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or related field preferred; Associates of Science plus adequate experience would be considered.
• 5+ years direct experience in electrical power, fossil, hydro, renewable generation, or transmission and substations.
• Experience in NERC compliance associated with System Protection and Substation Engineering.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; willingness to meet fast-paced schedules.
• Applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checks; occasional travel required; must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop NERC FAC and PRC studies using design/testing data from protection, system studies, substation, and SCADA.
• Support audits and manage/tracking of various NERC aspects of projects.
• Answer technical questions and write bid proposals/estimates.
• Support transmission, substation, and generation projects under supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Quality focus

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering or related field

Associate's degree with adequate experience

Job description

Location Options: Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; and Salt Lake City, UT (Remote Optional)

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC). This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to apply their existing knowledge of power systems and BES facilities to support ECI's internal stakeholders as well as the NERC compliance needs of external clients. The primary focus would be developing NERC FAC and PRC studies utilizing design and testing data from system protection, system studies, substation, and SCADA. Responsibilities also include supporting audits, managing, and tracking various NERC aspects of projects. The successful candidate will be working under the guidance of the ECI Manager of System Reliability and Compliance to support any transmission, substation, and generation projects. This includes answering technical questions and writing bid proposals/estimates.

ECI is looking for a candidate who is interested in working in any of the office locations listed. Remote, or remote/hybrid work options will be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in the subject matter.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (degrees in electrical engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, or mathematics preferred; Associates of Science plus adequate experience would be considered); 5+ years direct experience in electrical power, fossil, hydro, renewable generation, or transmission and substations; experience in NERC compliance associated with System Protection and Substation Engineering; excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance


• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan


• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer