NERC Technical Manager

Talen Energy • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The NERC Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing technical compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, focused on Operations & Planning (O&P) standards. This role provides technical leadership, regulatory expertise, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure the organization’s power systems operations, planning, infrastructure, and processes meet all applicable reliability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline; alternatively 5+years of NERC Compliance experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of regulatory compliance or proven experience supporting NERC audits and regulatory interactions.
• Strong knowledge of NERC standards, engineering topics like relay testing, protection coordination, power system modeling, and substation equipment; analytical and detail oriented.
• Able to meet requirements for nuclear plant background clearance and medium impact clearance, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Regional Entities (e.g., WECC, ERCOT, SERC, MRO, NPCC, RF, TRE).
• Project Management certification (PMP) – a plus
• Requires occasional travel for project support, audits, meetings, or industry events.
• On‑call or after‑hours support may be required during compliance events or system incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical interpretation, implementation, and enhance NERC compliance programs (O&P, and applicable regional requirements).
• Translate regulatory requirements into technical controls, system designs, procedures, and operating practices.
• Ensure compliance of the Bulk Electric System supporting infrastructure.
• Serve as technical lead for NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, self‑certifications, and data requests.
• Coordinate technical evidence collection, review accuracy, and address gaps or findings.
• Develop and track mitigation plans, corrective action plans (CAPs), and compliance improvements.
• Provide guidance and technical training to internal stakeholders on NERC standards and compliance expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on regulatory risk, emerging standards, and industry best practices.
• Support enterprise risk management and reliability initiatives as they relate to BES operations.
• Monitor and tracks new or revised NERC Standard development, enforcement trends, and industry advisories.
• Recommend process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements to strengthen compliance posture.
• Participate in industry groups, working groups, and regional forums as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan.
• Competitive vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

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