Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning, Staff

WECC; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

WECC is seeking a Staff Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning to analyze risk across cybersecurity, physical security, and operations within the bulk power system. You will coordinate CMEP activities, work with WECC teams, and deliver presentations on O&P standards to industry stakeholders.

The role involves travel (minimum 15%) and is remote-eligible for candidates in the lower 48 states. A background in transmission planning or related areas is valued.

Qualifications

• Understand the power system and have 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering may be substituted for experience.
• Experience in at least two of these areas: transmission operations, generating unit operation, EMS/SCADA engineering, protection systems, transmission planning, substation or transmission line maintenance/design.
• Proficiency with common PC applications including Microsoft Office; cybersecurity basics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and articulate risks across cybersecurity, physical security, and operations to support grid reliability.
• Coordinate CMEP internal controls activities and risk-based monitoring plans.
• Support CMEP activities and WECC reliability initiatives; present at workshops and conferences.

Skills

Power system knowledge

Transmission planning

EMS/SCADA

Protection systems

Cybersecurity basics

Microsoft Office

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Be a Part of Something that Matters

At WECC, we enhance the lives of 90 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. We are seeking a Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning to help us further our mission and achieve our business goals.

The Staff Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning analyzes registered entity operation and planning practices to determine the risks to the reliability and security of the bulk power system (BPS). This role works with registered entities—owners and operators of the BPS—to implement risk-based monitoring plans. This role reviews BPS events, such as energy management system (EMS) failures, loss of generation or load, and non-convergence of power flow models. The Staff Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning serves as a subject matter expert to other WECC departments and registered entities. This role delivers presentations at workshops, webinars, and conferences about the application of O&P standards to transmission facilities, generation facilities, and control center operations.

While WECC's headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this position is remote-eligible for candidates residing in the lower 48 U.S. states. Time spent traveling is expected to be a minimum of 15% for this role, though business needs may require additional travel on occasion.

• Analyze, quantify, and articulate risks concerning cybersecurity, physical security, and operations and planning disciplines to determine overall program effectiveness in advancing grid reliability and security.
• Coordinate the implementation of internal controls assessment activities into all aspects of CMEP activities.
• Work with teams throughout the Reliability and Security Oversight group and WECC to support the success of all aspects of the CMEP.
• Participate in coordination efforts and discussions of annual risk-based monitoring plans and entity-specific monitoring scopes based on prioritized risks.
• Ensure various departmental projects and work products are of excellent quality and completed on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen the program’s efficiency and effectiveness, and boost stakeholder engagement.
• Work with CMEP colleagues within WECC and the ERO Enterprise on oversight planning and internal controls activities.
• Build relationships, educate, and inform industry stakeholders about CMEP activities and approaches supporting the Reliability and Security Oversight vision and strategies.
• Develop and track important programs that lead to accomplishing WECC's annual scorecard metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Understand the power system, with three or more years of relevant industry experience in a transmission or generation discipline.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field may be substituted for experience.
• Relevant industry experience in at least two or more of the following areas:
• Transmission system operator
• Generating unit operator
• EMS or SCADA engineering
• Protection system maintenance or design
• Transmission planning
• Substation maintenance or design
• Transmission line maintenance or design
• Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understand and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Our Culture and Values

• Our people and our work matter.
• Everyone is invited to be a leader.
• Independence, perspective, and partnership are how we add value.
• Intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and accountability fuel meaningful results.
• Continuous improvement and innovation are essential.
• We act with intention and focused urgency in everything we do.

Benefits And Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $96,000-$120,900 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and mid-point for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Be a part of something that matters!

Salary Description

$96,700-$120,900