Reliability & Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC) - Remote

About the role

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for an experienced System Reliability and Compliance Engineer/Specialist (NERC). This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to apply their existing knowledge of power systems and BES facilities to support ECI's internal stakeholders as well as the NERC compliance needs of external clients. The primary focus would be developing NERC FAC and PRC studies utilizing design and testing data from system protection, system studies, substation, and SCADA. Responsibilities also include supporting audits, managing, and tracking various NERC aspects of projects. The successful candidate will be working under the guidance of the ECI Manager of System Reliability and Compliance to support any transmission, substation, and generation projects. This includes answering technical questions and writing bid proposals/estimates. ECI is looking for a candidate who is interested in working in any of the office locations listed. Remote, or remote/hybrid work options will be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in the subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Develop NERC FAC and PRC studies utilizing design and testing data from system protection, system studies, substation, and SCADA.
• Support audits.
• Manage and track various NERC aspects of projects.
• Answer technical questions.
• Write bid proposals and estimates.
• Support transmission, substation, and generation projects under guidance of the ECI Manager of System Reliability and Compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, or mathematics preferred; Associates of Science plus adequate experience would be considered.
• 5+ years direct experience in electrical power, fossil, hydro, renewable generation, or transmission and substations.
• Experience in NERC compliance associated with System Protection and Substation Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• Subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.
• Occasional travel/driving required; subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B visa status) now or in the future.