Reliability Compliance Specialist

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay with competitive compensation

401(k) with generous match

PTO and paid holidays

Premier healthcare plan

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Reliability Compliance Specialist to support the company’s NERC compliance program. You will interpret standards, collaborate with engineers, operations, and leadership to ensure understanding and implementation of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include leading assessments, audits, and documentation while maintaining systems and reporting tools. Hybrid work in Missouri with travel for training and audits is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.
• Experience communicating across departments and influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain AECI’s NERC Reliability Compliance Program.
• Interpret and implement new and revised NERC Reliability Standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, and leadership to ensure compliance requirements are understood.
• Coordinate and support internal assessments and external audits.
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, procedures, evidence, and reporting.
• Perform compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control testing.
• Investigate potential compliance issues and assist with mitigation planning.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NERC standards knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field

Tools

GRC software

Compliance management systems

Document management systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Reliability Compliance Specialist

Ensuring reliable operation of the bulk electric system by supporting compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.

What You’ll Do

• Support and maintain AECI’s NERC Reliability Compliance Program.
• Interpret and implement new and revised NERC Reliability Standards.
• Partner with engineers, operations personnel, and business leaders to ensure compliance requirements are understood and implemented.
• Coordinate and support internal assessments and external compliance audits.
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, procedures, evidence, and reporting.
• Perform compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control testing.
• Investigate potential compliance issues and assist with mitigation planning.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory updates, alerts, and implementation guidance.
• Maintain compliance management systems and reporting tools.
• Assist with compliance awareness and training initiatives throughout the organization.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and member-owner cooperatives to support a culture of compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards or electric utility regulatory compliance.
• Experience in operations, engineering, maintenance, risk management, auditing, or compliance.
• Experience working with compliance management systems, document management systems, or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software.
• Project management or audit experience is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

• Enjoy learning complex technical and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of projects from planning through completion.
• Can analyze information and identify practical solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy finding more effective and efficient ways to work.

Travel & Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with office-based at AECI Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri.
• Occasional overnight travel for training, audits, or industry meetings.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when business needs require.

Benefits

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work‑life integration is. Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not‑for‑profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa‑providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.