Standards Developer: Electric Grid Reliability (Remote)

NERC Compliance Working Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Standards Developer to lead the creation of Reliability Standards and related documentation for the Bulk Power System. You will work with subject matter experts, NERC staff, and regulators to ensure clarity, measurability, and due process.

You will manage project schedules, facilitate meetings, and present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences through workshops and public forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the electric power industry drafting policy, regulation, or guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage and communicate priorities to meet milestones.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with NERC Rules of Procedure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Reliability Standards and supporting documentation.
• Manage project schedules and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and facilitate project meetings with agendas and records.
• Coordinate with standards development staff, Regional Entities, and industry stakeholders.
• Assist NERC legal in drafting pleadings.
• Explain complex technical concepts related to the BPS to stakeholders.
• Deliver tailored project status reports to management and committees.
• Develop background documents aligned with the Standards Processes Manual.
• Ensure development work adheres to NERC Rules of Procedure.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy drafting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Webex

Job description

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Standards Developer to lead the creation of Reliability Standards and related documentation for the Bulk Power System. You will work with subject matter experts, NERC staff, and regulators to ensure clarity, measurability, and due process.

You will manage project schedules, facilitate meetings, and present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences through workshops and public forums.