Senior NERC Compliance & Electric Reliability Analyst

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Energy seeks a Senior Electric Reliability (NERC) Compliance Analyst to join Operations & Planning at the Austin Energy Headquarters in Austin, TX. This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliance with Reliability Requirements across all utility operations.

Responsibilities include reporting, process improvement, training development, and regulatory liaison with entities like Texas RE, FERC, NERC, PUCT and ERCOT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field plus four years energy industry/electric utility experience.
• Experience substitution allowed for education up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Documents, verifies, monitors, and creates reports relating to Reliability Requirements.
• Assists operations staff in end-to-end project management to ensure compliance with Reliability Requirements.
• Advises groups on revisions in Reliability Requirements and defines obligations to demonstrate compliance.
• Develops compliance training for Austin Energy staff and executives on Reliability Requirements.
• Assists with audit responses, data analysis, and documentation for regulatory bodies (Texas RE, FERC, NERC, PUCT, ERCOT).
• Creates corrective actions and mitigation plans with scope, timing, and priority.
• Represents Austin Energy in industry committees and liaises with key regulatory bodies.

Skills

NERC standards

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Power system operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years energy experience

Job description

Austin Energy seeks a Senior Electric Reliability (NERC) Compliance Analyst to join Operations & Planning at the Austin Energy Headquarters in Austin, TX. This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliance with Reliability Requirements across all utility operations.

Responsibilities include reporting, process improvement, training development, and regulatory liaison with entities like Texas RE, FERC, NERC, PUCT and ERCOT.