Electric Power Engineers · 20 hours ago
Senior NERC Compliance Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expElectric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on designing the grid of the future and providing consulting expertise in energy intelligence. The Senior NERC Compliance Specialist will lead compliance efforts with NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, serving as the primary contact for clients and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
ConsultingElectronicsEnergyMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the Company’s O&P compliance contact with clients and ensure timely and complete compliance reporting to those clients
Perform a Gap Analysis to evaluate the Client’s projects portfolio to identify any NERC deficiencies and provide the necessary action plan to achieve and maintain compliance with the NERC O&P Reliability Standards
Perform periodic data submittals on behalf of clients, using client-provided evidence
Support clients with audit preparation, registration, and certification issues
Lead mock audits to expose the client (if needed) to the process of being audited
Communicate technical knowledge and practical compliance advice to a broad audience
Collect and analyze data related to NERC Reliability Standards and structure such information for the purpose of clearly documenting and demonstrating compliance with all applicable NERC O&P Standards
Develop procedures to meet applicable operational and compliance requirements
As necessary, work with and assist NERC technical team in the execution and review of the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance for the client
Work with the client to provide recommendations for record-keeping, scheduling and adopting a strong culture of compliance
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with our clients
Work with various departments to ensure availability of resources and future work in the pipeline in collaboration with the Business Development team
Actively participate in industry organizations, conferences, workshops and forums update Clients to existing and new NERC Standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of power plant or transmission operations and/or planning experience
4+ years of experience with NERC Standards and NERC compliance programs, particularly as it pertains to Operations and Planning. Knowledge of NERC CIP Standards will be considered a plus
Proven skills in cultivating Client relations in follow on and advancement of projects and scopes
Ability to effectively collaborate with other business units while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables
Proven team player skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent business and technical writing
Preferred
Experience in client-facing role is preferred
Experience with ISO/RTO regulation and requirements, particularly ERCOT requirements
Experience with regulatory requirements from the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT)
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
Generous PTO and paid holidays
MyShare Employee Ownership Program
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Company
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Hala N. Ballouz
Founder, Board Chair, and Chief Vision Officer
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