Overview
Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer Jobs in New York City, USA at NORTHEAST POWER COORDINATING COUNCIL (NPCC)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for participating as a compliance monitoring team member in making determinations of compliance with NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and, under certain circumstances, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates Registered Entity evidence, as an Audit Team member, to determine compliance with applicable NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
- Serves as the Audit Team Lead when assigned (Senior Compliance Engineer).
- Mentors staff on O&P Standards and operational practices (Senior Compliance Engineer).
- Reviews the facts and circumstances of audit findings to provide input on initial root cause and risk to the Bulk Power System.
- Assesses the maturity of Registered Entities internal controls as part of document and evidentiary reviews.
- Creates sufficient documentation to support NPCC’s compliance determinations and ensures a complete and final record exists.
- Supports the Compliance Monitoring program with the creation and maintenance of compliance monitoring documentation, records, and metrics.
- Maintains awareness of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NERC Reliability Standards under development, and related projects and activities.
- Leads efforts to identify operations and planning trends within NPCC and develop outreach or other analysis documents.
- Provides subject matter expertise to the Registration, Certification, and Risk and Enforcement departments on completed compliance monitoring engagements including conclusions and internal controls; assessment and risk of potential non-compliances; and mitigation activities.
- Provides training, education, and communications to NPCC staff, Registered Entities, and ERO Enterprise staff.
- Represents NPCC on ERO compliance monitoring related task forces, working groups, and special projects.
- Perform other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSE CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study with 5 or more years related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing the ability to perform major duties.
- 5 – 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following discipline areas:
- Transmission protection system design, testing, and maintenance
- Generation protection system design, testing, and maintenance
- Transmission operations, generator operations, balancing area operations, reliability coordination
- Engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards
- Energy Management System (EMS) engineering
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) modeling
- Substation project design and maintenance
- Transmission line design and maintenance
- NERC O&P Standards and related internal controls
- NERC/NPCC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Programs
Preferred:
- Extensive experience with Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), Generator Compliance, and/or modeling.
A Plus:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, electronics engineering, or industry-related field of study
- Related auditor or professional certifications or licenses (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, NERC Reliability Coordinator or Transmission Operator certification)
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Effective knowledge of NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Reliability Standards, NPCC Reliability Criteria, Directories and Procedures.
- Able to develop and deliver professional presentations.
- Able to effectively engage and participate in discussions with stakeholders.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments with minimal guidance.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Strong leadership and…
Title: Compliance Engineer/Senior Compliance Engineer
Company: NORTHEAST POWER COORDINATING COUNCIL (NPCC)
Location: New York City, USA
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