Senior Compliance Engineer

NORTHEAST POWER COORDINATING•New York, NY

About The Position

The Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for participating as a compliance monitoring team member in making determinations of compliance with NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and, under certain circumstances, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study with 5 or more years related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing the ability to perform major duties.
5 - 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following discipline areas: Transmission protection system design, testing, and maintenance Generation protection system design, testing, and maintenance Transmission operations, generator operations, balancing area operations, reliability coordination Engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards Energy Management System (EMS) engineering Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) modeling Substation project design and maintenance Transmission line design and maintenance NERC O&P Standards and related internal controls NERC/NPCC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Programs
Effective knowledge of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NPCC Reliability Criteria, Directories and Procedures.
Able to develop and deliver professional presentations.
Able to effectively engage and participate in discussions with stakeholders.
Ability to work on multiple assignments with minimal guidance.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including project management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
Travel to main office and in-person meetings, as required (barring no restrictions based on travel or health advisories, or occupancy restrictions).
Ability to work and travel within the U.S. and travel to Canada.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), Generator Compliance, and/or modeling.
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study
Related auditor or professional certifications or licenses (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, NERC Reliability Coordinator or Transmission Operator certification)

Responsibilities

Evaluates Registered Entity evidence, as an Audit Team member, to determine compliance with applicable NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
Serves as the Audit Team Lead when assigned (Senior Compliance Engineer).
Mentors staff on O&P Standards and operational practices (Senior Compliance Engineer).
Reviews the facts and circumstances of audit findings to provide input on initial root cause and risk to the Bulk Power System.
Assesses the maturity of Registered Entities internal controls as part of document and evidentiary reviews.
Creates sufficient documentation to support NPCC’s compliance determinations and ensures a complete and final record exists.
Supports the Compliance Monitoring program with the creation and maintenance of compliance monitoring documentation, records, and metrics.
Maintains awareness of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NERC Reliability Standards under development, and related projects and activities.
Leads efforts to identify operations and planning trends within NPCC and develop outreach or other analysis documents.
Provides subject matter expertise to the Registration, Certification, and Risk and Enforcement departments on completed compliance monitoring engagements including conclusions and internal controls; assessment and risk of potential non-compliances; and mitigation activities.
Provides training, education, and communications to NPCC staff, Registered Entities, and ERO Enterprise staff.
Represents NPCC on ERO compliance monitoring related task forces, working groups, and special projects.
Perform other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned.