NERC Compliance Engineer

ACT Power Services • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider. The NERC Compliance Engineer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of NERC compliance requirements for Generator Owners, with a focus on technical requirements including modeling and protections and controls standards. This role will work with the compliance and engineering teams to ensure that equipment settings meet the NERC requirements, perform analysis of engineering studies, assist development of new or revised relay settings, ensure that generator models are adequately maintained, and implement appropriate internal controls to support compliance.

Requirements

• Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards for IBRs.
• Understanding of protective relay settings.
• Familiarity with generator models (PSSE, PSCAD) and modeling requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and planning abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Self-starter able to work independently without continuous oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years experience in support of NERC Compliance as a technical subject matter expert with familiarity with PRC and/or MOD standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for NERC compliance requirements.
• Support development and implementation of NERC compliance program and processes.
• Support development and implementation of internal controls.
• Compilation and delivery of compliance reports.
• Performance of compliance filings and submittals.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Company vehicle or stipend opportunities
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees