Reliability Assurance Analyst, Senior

ITC Holdings•Novi, MI

10h

About The Position

Supports implementation and ongoing coordination of ITC’s compliance program for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards by applying practical power system engineering judgment to real-world Operations and Planning processes. Provides independent, engineering-informed compliance oversight and technical guidance for assigned NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards. Partners with system operations, transmission planning, protection, and other engineering groups to translate technical evidence into clear, defensible compliance positions and to identify reliability risks and corrective actions. Reviews and assesses engineering studies, operating practices, system models, and technical documentation to support compliance monitoring, internal controls, mitigation activities, and NERC audits. Candidates with a strong electrical engineering foundation are encouraged to apply, even without prior NERC compliance or utility industry experience. We value transferable power system knowledge and analytical skills and will provide training and support to build NERC standards knowledge and company-specific processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field, and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: Power system engineering (transmission planning, protection & controls, operations support, etc.)
Utility, consulting, ERO/regional entity, or ISO/RTO work supporting transmission planning, protection & controls, system operations, or related engineering functions.
Minimum of three years of professional electrical engineering experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional written communication skills, especially the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively in compliance communications.
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards (especially Operations & Planning) and an understanding of how compliance evidence is developed, maintained, and audited.
Experience interpreting or producing power system studies/models and related artifacts (e.g., power flow, short-circuit, stability, relay coordination; one-lines; operating limits).
Familiarity with common power system tools and data sources (e.g., PowerWorld, ASPEN, EMS/SCADA environments, PI/historian data), and comfort working with datasets.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and set and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write clear, comprehensive business documents.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
NERC compliance/utility industry experience preferred but not required; training will be provided.
Protection & control / relay engineers (settings, coordination, misoperations analysis)
System operations support / operations engineering (real-time tools, operating limits, switching support)
Substation design engineers (one-lines, equipment specifications, grounding, protection interfaces)
SCADA/EMS or control center applications engineers (telemetry, alarms, historian, real-time visualization)
Power system studies engineers (short-circuit, stability, protection coordination, dynamic studies)
Transmission or distribution planning engineers (power flow, contingency, model maintenance)

Responsibilities

Performs compliance documentation and evidence reviews for assigned Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards, emphasizing technical/engineering basis and audit-ready documentation.
Collaborates with standard owners and subject matter experts to improve compliance processes and performance, including the impact of planning assumptions, system design, and operating practices on reliability requirements.
Develops and maintains internal controls, procedures, and evidence expectations for assigned standards.
Evaluates control design and operating effectiveness from a technical and engineering perspective; documents gaps and recommends improvements.
Conducts compliance reviews and self-assessments to confirm requirements are met and evidence is complete (e.g., studies, model outputs, operating logs, settings documentation, and analyses).
Serves as a technical resource for assigned standards by providing engineering insight into power system behavior, design considerations, and operational impacts.
Applies power system engineering fundamentals (e.g., protection schemes, operating limits, transmission system behavior, planning models, and real-time monitoring tools) to assess and explain compliance with assigned standards.
Reviews engineering studies, power flow results, operating limits, system models, and real-time assessments to confirm alignment with O&P requirements.
Translates engineering analyses and system performance information into clear, accurate compliance narratives, audit responses, and mitigation documentation.
Collaborates with transmission planning, system operations, protection, and engineering staff to evaluate reliability risk and regulatory exposure.
Identifies trends and recurring issues in system performance or engineering practices that may indicate emerging reliability or compliance risk.