Engineer II, Compliance & Risk

Role and Responsibilities: 
 

• Independently perform 1-3 NERC standard engineering analyses

• Determine applicable standards and engineering analysis required for each project within portfolio. 

• Work with Compliance Managers to ensure project RFI is correct, and deliverables are appropriate. 

• Support Compliance Managers in evaluating compliance, developing corrective action plans, and supporting regulator communications regarding compliance issues.   

• Track project timelines to plan for regular reviews and ensure client deliverables are ready on time.

• Perform or review various NERC Compliance studies: FAC-008, PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027, MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027 and MOD-032.

• Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSS/e, PSCAD, Aspen, ETAP, and PSLF.

• Review engineering studies for new and emerging technologies such as inverters, or Battery Energy Storage Systems, which may require interaction with equipment vendors to complete the analyses.

• Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies.

• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.

• Support client calls as necessary

• Follow standard operating procedures; provide feedback on procedures and help improve the process.

• Drive resolution of problems of medium complexity and team-based scope.

• Represent the team in routine communications with clients and within the organization.

• Coach and train newer team members on job specific roles and processes. 

• Drive small team improvement initiatives.   
  
  

Required Qualification & Education:

• Working knowledge in Compliance & Risk Engineering

• Proven documentation, presentation, and communication skills

• University Degree with 2-4 years of experience in the domain.  Masters/Graduate degree and 0-2 years experience in domain.

Experience Required:

• 2-4 years experience in domain 

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years actively supporting compliance engineering for NERC programs

• Experience in customer service

• Process improvement experience

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Basic leadership and project management skills

• Able to liaise with clients on difficult matters in a professional manner.

• Big picture thinking that drives team to meet organizational goals and provides team-based improvements.

• Root cause analysis & process improvement

• Able to lead and work as part of a team

• Familiar with power system simulation tools

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Ability to learn and apply to the work

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Process improvement.

• Basic coaching / leadership skills
  
  

Required Software Knowledge

• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF toolsets