NERC Compliance Associate

CAMS - Texas•Houston, TX

3d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

CAMS is seeking an entry-level electrical engineer to train as a NERC Compliance Associate. The position supports compliance obligations at fossil fuel and renewable energy generation sites across NERC Regional Reliability Entity networks, including WECC, MRO, NPCC, SERC, TRE, and RFC. The role supports facility personnel on regulatory issues, prepares and oversees reports, monitors and improves compliance programs, conducts compliance reviews, communicates with regulatory entities, assists with personnel training, and maintains project regulatory records. The position involves overnight and short-term business travel, expected to be approximately 25% of the role, and occasional driving to other facilities and off-site activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
0–5 years of NERC Compliance or similar industry experience.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; must meet applicable company and insurance requirements.
Able to perform repetitive and non-repetitive physical duties, including lifting, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, climbing, working in awkward positions, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Comfortable operating a vehicle for occasional company travel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Strong oral and written communication skills, and good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively, with strong interpersonal skills and a record of building consensus among internal and external parties.
Ability to perform and manage multiple varied tasks in an industrial environment and promptly identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks.
High level of commitment to excellence in regulatory performance and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Concentration in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
General knowledge of power plant operations, including the interrelationship of registered entity functions and compliance with operation and maintenance functions.
General knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC entity orders, regulations, standards, and related requirements; working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements.
Computer literacy, including expert-level knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Support facility personnel with NERC, Regional Reliability Entity, and EIA issues affecting facility operations.
Prepare and/or oversee timely routine and non-routine reports to NERC, WECC, and other applicable registered entities.
Monitor compliance programs and ensure registered entity functions comply with program requirements.
Evaluate, develop, and recommend new compliance programs for integration into facility operations.
Conduct compliance reviews and offer or implement recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance.
Communicate on behalf of facilities with representatives of NERC, WECC, and applicable registered entities, and generate associated reports.
Assist with training personnel regarding regulatory programs.
Carry out complex projects and assignments independently.
Oversee contractors’ and vendors’ regulatory-related tasks and adherence to compliance programs.
Maintain project regulatory records and filing systems.
Prepare and submit routine EIA, FERC, and NERC reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.