Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Municipal Electric Authority of GA•Atlanta, GA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulator Compliance Specialist supports MEAG Power’s Transmission Department in ensuring full compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, and SERC Reliability Corporation regional requirements. This role assists in maintaining audit readiness and integrity of MEAG Power’s Planning, Operations, and Cyber security compliance programs through proactive monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in electric utility transmission, generation, planning, or operations.
Demonstrated experience working with FERC, NERC, and SERC regulatory compliance programs.
Technical expertise in Operations & Planning (O&P) and/or Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in compliance or audit management software tools (GAR or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System is a plus.

Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring and Documentation
Procedure, Policy, and Internal Control Development
Audit Preparation and Evidence Management
Training and Continuous Improvement
Support coordination of self-reports, mitigation plans, and compliance exceptions.
Maintain documentation for audits, data submissions, and compliance risk assessments.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure consistent compliance practices.
Prepare and present compliance summary reports for management and internal committees.
Monitor external FERC, NERC, and SERC activities and advise management on potential impacts.

Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
Health and Dependent Care FSAs
Vacation and Sick days
10 paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
Long Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions
457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)
Vacation Purchase Program