Sr Engineer-Compliance, Electrical Engineering

About the role

The Senior Engineer - Compliance will serve as a technical expert and compliance contact for the Electrical Engineering group to ensure timely and complete compliance reporting. The Senior Engineer Compliance (2H) will coordinate and work collaboratively with various subject matter experts to ensure engineering procedures/processes comply with NERC and other regulatory standards. This role will participate in meetings, working groups, and other compliance-related functions to identify upcoming changes to NERC standards that may affect current engineering procedures or practices. Responsibilities include completing NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets, coordinating evidence for internal/external assessments such as audits, certifications, and spot-checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert and compliance contact for Engineering and ensure timely and complete compliance reporting.
• Work collaboratively with various subject matter experts (SMEs) to support procedure and process development for NERC standards.
• Develop documents, including NERC Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), Electric Engineering department procedures, and internal controls in the Archer Tracking System.
• Provide evidence for internal assessments and external engagements such as audits, self-certifications, and spot-checks.
• Participate in the annual CEO Certification program for the Electrical Engineering department; develop/update procedures, internal controls, and/or evidence as necessary.
• Provide input on scoping for Compliance Monitoring Engagements of applicable NERC standards and requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance Manager and compliance staff for all standards comments, questionnaires, and reporting due dates.
• Coordinate preparation and participate in Self Certifications, Self-Reports, Spot Checks, Periodic Data Submittals, onsite and off-site audits.
• Keep informed of industry developments and stay up-to-date with the latest in Compliance and Regulatory Standards, including participating in NPCC and RF conferences as required.
• Participate in the Company’s Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate on various teams and committees as required.
• Perform other related Company assignments as required.
• Develop and implement Strategic Engineering initiatives to support employee development, retention, and engagement, including managing the intern program, coordinating team events, and implementing processes and programs to leverage technology within the engineering group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 8 years of overall engineering work experience with a minimum of 3 years in regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, NPCC Directories and/or utility regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of electrical theory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High energy level and a positive work ethic in support of Company Values, especially the Way We Work.
• Polished and effective presentation skills to deliver information, training, and status to varying audiences.
• Understanding of system operations and electric system work practices, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.