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

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Woods Cross (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC) to support internal and client NERC compliance needs.

The role focuses on developing FAC and PRC studies using data from system protection, substation, and SCADA. The successful candidate will assist audits, manage and track NERC aspects across projects, and prepare bid proposals and estimates under supervision from the Manager of System Reliability and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical power related fields preferred; Associates considered with experience.
• 5+ years direct experience in electrical power, transmission/substations, or generation.
• Experience in NERC compliance related to System Protection and Substation Engineering.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organization and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop NERC FAC and PRC studies using design and testing data from protection, system studies, substations, and SCADA.
• Support audits, manage and track NERC aspects of projects.
• Write bid proposals and estimates under supervision from the Manager of System Reliability and Compliance.
• Assist with transmission, substation and generation project activities.

Skills

NERC compliance

System protection

Substation engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization skills

Quality focus

Fast-paced schedules

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / ET / EP / Math

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