NERC Compliance Engineer -open to Texas, Midwest, East locations (Houston, TX, US, 77010)

NRG Energy
Houston, Pittsburgh
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 98,480 - 162,480 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical thinking","Attention to detail","Organization","Self-management"]

Support NRG’s NERC Operations and Planning compliance program as part of the ETS Electrical NERC team. You will assess and document protection system settings for NERC PRC compliance, review maintenance results and recommend corrective actions, and support NERC MOD modeling tests at power plants. Maintain compliance documentation, analyze plant data against NERC FAC/TPL/VAR standards, and assist with regional audits, emergent generator system issue resolution, and cross-functional project integration.

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NRG Energy
NRG Energy
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NERC Compliance Engineer -open to Texas, Midwest, East locations (Houston, TX, US, 77010)

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Job Summary

Support NRG’s NERC Operations and Planning compliance program as part of the ETS Electrical NERC team. You will assess and document protection system settings for NERC PRC compliance, review maintenance results and recommend corrective actions, and support NERC MOD modeling tests at power plants. Maintain compliance documentation, analyze plant data against NERC FAC/TPL/VAR standards, and assist with regional audits, emergent generator system issue resolution, and cross-functional project integration.
Location: Houston, Pittsburgh
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Technically assess and document protection system settings for compliance with NERC PRC standards.
  • •Review protection system maintenance results and recommend required corrective actions.
  • •Support execution of modeling tests at power plants for compliance with NERC MOD standards.
  • •Analyze plant data to ensure ratings and performance align with NERC FAC, TPL, and VAR standards.
  • •Maintain comprehensive documentation of NERC O&P compliance-related work.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 98,480 - 162,480 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kFlexible Spending

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in power plant operations, including electrical systems, instrument and control systems, and maintenance.
  • •Five to ten years of experience with NERC compliance programs.
  • •Solid understanding of NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical/control engineering or related field from an accredited college or university (commensurate experience may substitute).
  • •Experience navigating engineering tools such as ETAP, EPRI PPPD, Siemens PSS/E, and ASPEN is a plus.
Experience:5-10 yearsPower generationNERC compliance
Education:Bachelor's in electrical/control engineering (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailOrganizationSelf-management
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsETAPEPRI PPPDSiemens PSS/EASPEN

Company Brief

NRG Energy
NRG Energy is a large integrated power company that owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets and provides retail electricity services, energy solutions, and distributed energy resources to residential and commercial customers.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1989
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