AES Indiana – NERC Compliance Engineer (Power Generation)

Position Summary

AES Indiana is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive NERC Compliance Engineer to ensure our power generation operations meet all North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Regional Entity standards. These generation assets include a fleet of renewable and thermal units. This role is critical in safeguarding the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) by managing compliance programs, supporting audits, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and implement applicable NERC Reliability Standards for generation facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute compliance programs, procedures, and documentation in collaboration with NERC Compliance team.
• Support and assist coordination of NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, and self-certifications.
• Analyze protection system settings, generator performance models, and operational data to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to integrate compliance requirements into design changes, maintenance, and operational practices.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, evidence, and reporting in accordance with AES and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with NERC Compliance Team in tracking regulatory changes and assessing their impact on AES Indiana’s generation fleet.
• Collect and submit Quarterly NERC GADS data to MISO.
• Coordinate Annual MISO Generator Capacity Testing and timely submission of s data.
• Provide Operations Electrical Engineering support as needed

Applicable NERC Reliability Standards (Power Generation Focus)

• PRC – Protection and Control (ie.PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024)
• FAC – Facility Design, Connections, and Maintenance (ie.FAC-001, FAC-002)
• MOD – Modeling, Data, and Analysis (ie.MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027)
• VAR – Voltage and Reactive Control (ie.VAR-002)
• GOP – Generator Operators (ie. COM-001)
• IRO – Interconnection Reliability Operations (ie. TOP-001 and IRO-001)
• CIP – Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP-002 through CIP-013, as applicable to generation assets)
• BAL – Resource and Demand Balancing (ie. BAL-001, BAL-003)
• EOP – Emergency Preparedness and Operations (ie. EOP-004, EOP-005, EOP-012)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years in power generation, transmission, or NERC compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of NERC O&P (Operations & Planning) and CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
• Familiarity with generator protection systems, control systems, and performance modeling.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• NERC Compliance Certification with Generation Focus on renewable and thermal assets.
• Experience with compliance management software tools.
• Prior participation in NERC audits or investigations.
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, technical and non-technical.
• Motivated by desire to foster and support AES Indiana’s corporate culture of compliance.