NERC Compliance Sr. Engineer

What You Can Expect

As our NERC Compliance Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for working with Operations teams to implement ENGIE’s NERC Compliance Program and sustain compliance with all Reliability Standards. Your duties will include but not be limited to providing support to the company’s Governance, Risk, Cybersecurity & Compliance in the area of cyber security, Control/SCADA system security, NERC compliance, preparation of documentation in support of audits, leading internal compliance assessments, and developing compliance programs and internal controls for ENGIE’s North America Renewables fleet. This position will be based out of the Houston, TX office and will be supporting assets in both US and Canada.

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Support NERC registration, compliance program implementation and audit readiness for a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets within TRE, MRO, WECC, NPCC and SERC areas
• This position will have specific emphasis placed on conducting and managing technical studies on NERC FAC, PRC, and MOD Reliability Standards
• Act as the key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NERC Compliance within the Renewables Operations Engineering team and ensure that all engineering activities are aligned with compliance requirements
• Lead the development and own the implementation of new or improved internal controls to support compliance
• Monitor ongoing developments in Bulk Electric System reliability such as new or revised standards and identify the activities required to maintain compliance
• Develop and support systems and processes for managing compliance evidence and participate in audits as a technical SME
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Minimum five (5) years (in excess of degree requirements) of directly relevant engineering experience working with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in one or more reliability standard areas (PRC, MOD, FAC, CIP, etc.)
• Must have strong knowledge of high-voltage protection and control including relay testing and protection coordination

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically / internationally up to 10% of the time 
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation
Salary Range: $99,000– $151,800 USD annually 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. 
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
 
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.  
 
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.   
 
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 
 
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