Engineering Analyst, NERC Compliance

About Us

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally.

• Competitive compensation and a bonus program
• 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

Expected salary range of $128,700 to $143,000, varies based on experience.

About the Role

Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of power plant operations while acting as a resource and technical expert to engineers. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

The Generation OT Compliance Engineer will ensure Constellation adheres to all applicable generation regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to NERC CIP for medium impact BES Cyber Systems and NERC Operations and Planning. Interfaces with groups throughout the organization including Power, IT, Engineering, and Corporate Security.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the generation NERC regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed.
• Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures, and best practices in support of the Constellation NERC CIP and O&P programs and medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems (e.g., performing security patching to in-scope cyber assets in accordance with established procedures and perform vulnerability assessments and mitigate as necessary).
• Perform necessary reviews and provide necessary documentation and evidence to verify assigned NERC Standards Requirements and measures are met to ensure compliance.
• Communicate expertise to team members in the form of reports, procedures, and proposals.
• Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.
• Ensure necessary work activities for NERC Compliance are initiated in the Work Management system, executed using procedures, and tracked in systems with documented completion evidence.
• Participate in compliance audits. Plan, prepare, and execute audit tasks and support audit teams.
• Participate in cyber drills and actual cyber events.
• Provide analysis and support to leadership for the NERC Compliance program including ongoing reporting of performance improvements, organizational initiatives, and compliance-related communications.
• Strong knowledge of industrial DCS, SCADA & OT cyber assets and networking, with a demonstrated ability to interface OT devices with industrial control systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc.) and 6 years of related industry experience, OR
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc.) and 8 years of related industry experience, OR
• High school diploma/GED and 9 years of power or related industry experience with 6 of the 9 years at the exempt-level.
• Working knowledge of engineering processes and systems required for the specific functional area.
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience/expertise in the implementation of ISO, NERC, and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation facilities.
• Prior experience at power generation stations is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC, TSA Gas, and Regional Standards and other related federal, state, and local licensing processes, procedures, and agencies.
• Experience and knowledge with ISO, NERC, and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation facilities.
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services.
• 5 years of experience working in any combination of generation plant, electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal, or financial disciplines.
• Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation, and external stakeholders.