NERC Consultant
$125,000–$150,000 year
Remote · United States
Job Summary
NERC Compliance Specialist supports utility and energy clients in meeting and maintaining compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. This role collaborates with Generator Owners/Operators, Transmission Owners/Operators, and other regulated entities to develop compliance programs, manage audit readiness, maintain regulatory documentation, and support technical compliance activities across standards such as FAC, PRC, CIP, MOD, TOP, and VAR. The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory knowledge, organizational skills, and experience coordinating with engineering and operations teams in the power industry. Responsibilities include developing and updating compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, evidence management practices, supporting audits and data requests, conducting internal reviews and readiness evaluations, supporting FAC-008, PRC, and VAR activities, coordinating with engineering/operations/assets teams, and delivering NERC compliance training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 2–5+ years of experience in NERC compliance, utility operations, power generation, or regulatory consulting
- Experience supporting Generator Owner/Generator Operator (GO/GOP) compliance programs is preferred
- Experience with renewable energy assets, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), is preferred
- Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and Regional Entity processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with FAC-008, PRC-005, CIP standards, and evidence management systems
- Ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines in a consulting environment
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
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