Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist

The AES Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist to support the Internal Compliance Program and coordinate compliance activities across AES' renewable energy and transmission portfolios.

Under the Director - NERC Compliance, you will lead risk assessments, monitor program performance, drive audit readiness, and serve as a liaison among Compliance, Operations, SMEs, and regulators to ensure ongoing adherence to NERC Reliability Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on NERC compliance KPIs and program metrics.
• Coordinate the ICP review annually, documenting findings and improvements.
• Conduct annual NERC risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Lead special NERC projects, including new program initiatives for registered functions.
• Serve as primary administrative coordinator for audits, spot checks, and regulatory reviews.
• Manage audit schedules, evidence requests, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain compliance program documentation and templates.
• Facilitate change management within NERC Compliance Team.
• Support compliance training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NERC compliance

Risk assessments

Audit readiness

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

The AES team is looking for an innovative and motivated individual to participate in the NERC compliance efforts for AES' rapidly growing renewable energy and utilities portfolio. This position provides the opportunity to support one of the largest renewable energy and transmission portfolios in the U.S. while playing a pivotal role in ensuring that AES builds, operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and who will tackle multidisciplinary challenges proactively and in coordination with various AES teams and third parties. This role will support the growth of the AES NERC Compliance team as the renewable portfolio continues to expand. Under the general direction of the Director - NERC Compliance, the Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the organization's Internal Compliance Program (ICP) by coordinating compliance activities, monitoring program performance, facilitating risk assessments, lead new initiatives and support audit readiness efforts. This role serves as a central liaison between Compliance, Operations, SMEs, and regulatory entities to ensure ongoing compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and report on NERC Compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance program metrics.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual Internal Compliance Program (ICP) review, including documentation of findings and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and maintain the compliance risk register.
• Lead any special projects related to NERC Compliance such as establishing new program for newly registered function within AES, etc.
• Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for audits, spot checks, self-certifications, Certifications and other regulatory reviews.
• Manage audit schedules, evidence requests, stakeholder communications, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain compliance program documentation, procedure templates, and evidence repositories structure with NERC Compliance team.
• Initiate approval and change management process as necessary internally within NERC Compliance Team.
• Support compliance training, awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement