Senior Electric Reliability Compliance Leader

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 13–24 days

Paid holidays 12 per year

Sick leave 12 days per year

Health plan options including HDHP/HSA

Pension plan: PERA

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Senior Electric Reliability Compliance Program Manager to lead large-scale regulatory compliance programs ensuring reliability and integrity of electric utility operations.

You will provide strategic leadership on requirements from FERC, NERC, WECC and other agencies, assess risks, ensure audit readiness, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated years of electric utility experience.
• Operations or engineering experience preferred.
• Regulatory or compliance experience preferred; related utility operations may substitute.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NERC Operations and Planning Compliance Program.
• Develop, implement, monitor compliance processes, governance, and evidence management programs.
• Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to business units and leadership.
• Coordinate participation in industry standards development and regulatory rulemaking activities.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and internal reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate regulatory audits, spot checks, mitigation plans, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and industry organizations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, legal, and other stakeholders on strategic compliance initiatives.
• Support additional electric utility compliance programs as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with all safety requirements.

Skills

Electric utility experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/Business

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Senior Electric Reliability Compliance Program Manager to lead large-scale regulatory compliance programs ensuring reliability and integrity of electric utility operations.

You will provide strategic leadership on requirements from FERC, NERC, WECC and other agencies, assess risks, ensure audit readiness, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across departments.