System Reliability and Compliance Engineer (NERC)

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. is seeking a System Reliability and Compliance Engineer to support compliance needs and internal stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity that involves conducting NERC studies, managing audits, and developing technical proposals in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct experience in electrical power or transmission.
• Experience in NERC compliance associated with System Protection and Substation Engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop NERC FAC and PRC studies using design and testing data.
• Support compliance audits and manage various NERC aspects of projects.
• Write bid proposals and estimates under guidance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Planning

Teamwork

Quality commitment

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering

Degree in engineering technology, engineering physics, or mathematics

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer (NERC). This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to apply their existing knowledge of power systems and BES facilities to support ECI's internal stakeholders as well as the NERC compliance needs of external clients. The primary focus would be developing NERC FAC and PRC studies utilizing design and testing data from system protection, system studies, substation, and SCADA. Responsibilities also include supporting audits, managing, and tracking various NERC aspects of projects. The successful candidate will be working under the guidance of the ECI Manager of System Reliability and Compliance to support any transmission, substation, and generation projects. This includes answering technical questions and writing bid proposals/estimates.

ECI is looking for a candidate who is interested in working in any of the office locations listed. Remote, or remote/hybrid work options will be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in the subject matter.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (degrees in engineering technology, engineering physics, or mathematics would be considered); 7+ years direct experience in electrical power, fossil, hydro, renewable generation, or transmission and substations; experience in NERC compliance associated with System Protection and Substation Engineering; excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer