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

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing, ESPP

Paid vacation, personal days, holidays

Parental Leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC) to develop FAC/PRC studies and support NERC-related client needs. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and coordinate audits and proposals.

The role offers remote/hybrid options for candidates with extensive subject-matter experience; travel may be required. Phoenix, AZ, or other listed locations are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering preferred); Associates considered with adequate experience.
• 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; strong communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop NERC FAC and PRC studies using data from protection, studies, substations, and SCADA.
• Support audits and manage/tracking of various NERC aspects of projects.
• Write bid proposals/estimates under guidance of the Manager of System Reliability and Compliance.

Skills

Power systems

NERC compliance

System Protection

Substation Engineering

Audit support

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree with extensive 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