Remote NERC Compliance Engineer for Renewables

TerraForm Power; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer in New York City to support the company's NERC 693 Compliance Program across a growing fleet of renewable generation assets.

This role requires interpreting NERC Reliability Standards and applying them to company assets, identifying compliance risks, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 4–7 years of NERC compliance and power system experience.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards (PRC, MOD, VAR, FAC, PER).
• Experience with regulatory audits, RFIs, and evidence management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Experience working with ISO markets (ISO-NE, CAISO, ERCOT).

Responsibilities

• Independently execute assigned NERC 693 standards (PRC, MOD, VAR, FAC, PER).
• Interpret regulatory requirements and determine applicability to assets.
• Maintain consistent compliance across regions and ISO variations.
• Lead implementation of new or revised NERC standards.
• Own assigned compliance standards and program requirements.
• Maintain compliance programs, documents, and internal controls.
• Perform gap assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop improvements for audit readiness and execution.
• Monitor regulatory changes and suggest implementation strategies.
• Prepare self-certifications and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate ISO and regional reporting requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to collect required data.
• Provide guidance on interpretation of NERC standards.
• Suggest improvements to reduce compliance risk.

Skills

NERC compliance

Regulatory reporting

Audit readiness

Analytical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Compliance management systems

Regulatory data collection tools

Job description

TerraForm Power is seeking a NERC Compliance Engineer in New York City to support the company's NERC 693 Compliance Program across a growing fleet of renewable generation assets.

This role requires interpreting NERC Reliability Standards and applying them to company assets, identifying compliance risks, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.