NERC Reliability Compliance Consultant

Dominion Energy • GLEN ALLEN, VA

5d • $116,300 - $151,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The NERC Reliability Compliance Consultant serves as a consultant and subject matter expert on Dominion Energy’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance efforts and comprehensive internal compliance programs. The role provides training, leadership, support, compliance expertise, advice, and backup to business-area subject matter experts and personnel in the NERC Compliance Specialist position series.

The consultant proactively identifies gaps and potential solutions in the internal NERC compliance program and implements new internal controls in collaboration with the business area. The role assesses, identifies, and prioritizes NERC compliance risks based on applicable federal, national, and regional requirements. It represents Dominion Energy’s NERC compliance interests in internal and external forums, including NERC and regional entities, and acts as an agent of consensus in stakeholder processes.

The position provides direct assistance to the Manager-DEV Regulatory & Compliance on complex compliance issues and concerns, including evaluating new products and technology for alignment with the current compliance program and ERO guidance. It also identifies and leads complex special projects. The role is primarily conducted in an office work environment, with travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• 7–8+ years of experience in electric transmission and/or NERC compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and NERC Standards; ability to perform difficult and complex work.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, and presentation skills, including public speaking.
• Respectful assertiveness to ensure others meet compliance requirements while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
• Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
• Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Independent decision-making expertise.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience; preferred disciplines are Business, Economics, or Engineering, though other disciplines may be substituted.
• Applicants must be eligible to work without visa or employment-authorization sponsorship; Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Military service members and veterans with ranks E5–E9, W1–CW5, or O3–O6, with an appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience, will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert on Dominion Energy’s NERC compliance efforts and internal compliance programs.
• Provide training, leadership, support, compliance expertise, advice, and backup to business-area subject matter experts and NERC Compliance Specialist personnel.
• Identify gaps and potential solutions in the internal NERC compliance program and implement internal controls in collaboration with the business area.
• Assess, identify, and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on federal, national, and regional requirements.
• Represent Dominion Energy’s NERC compliance interests in internal and external forums, including NERC and NERC Regional Entities.
• Act as an agent of consensus in stakeholder processes.
• Assist the Manager-DEV Regulatory & Compliance with complex compliance issues and concerns, including evaluation of new products and technology for alignment with compliance programs and ERO guidance.
• Identify and lead complex special projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior