NERC Compliance Auditor
Dragonfli Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • United States
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About the role
- Conduct rigorous Operations and Planning (O&P) assessments.
- Execute comprehensive internal audits and gap analyses that mirror the strict technical rigor of Regional Entity enforcement.
- Ensure that all reliability standards and internal controls are robust, fully documented, and operationally sound.
- Lead on-site and off-site internal audits of registered entities to ensure strict adherence to NERC and regional O&P standards.
- Review and assess potential violations, providing expert oversight on the development and filing of mitigation plans.
- Perform deep-dive gap analyses and documentation reviews to identify and rectify compliance deficiencies.
- Conduct Inherent Risk Assessments (IRA) and Internal Controls Evaluations (ICE) to facilitate high-level reliability assurance.
- Provide technical guidance and instruction to registered entities and staff through workshops and compliance user group meetings.
- Author and review program-level and plan-level documents, specifically regarding CIP, PRC-005, and O&P requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical emphasis preferred) or equivalent technical background.
- Proven track record of conducting audits within the NERC Reliability Assurance Initiative framework.
- Comprehensive understanding of NERC O&P standards and regional reliability criteria.
- Experience managing NERC registrations and engaging with Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Previous experience providing staff augmentation or consulting for large-scale electric utilities.
- Experience with hydro-generation, switchyard protection (PRC), or SCADA system compliance.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or supervising compliance offices.
- Proficiency in performing Internal Controls Evaluations (ICE) and risk-based auditing.
- Ability to generate complex technical reports, procedures, and equipment specifications.
- Detail-directed approach to solving complex regulatory and engineering problems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Federal Holidays.
- 401(k) employer match.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Operations and Planning assessmentsinternal auditsgap analysesInherent Risk AssessmentsInternal Controls EvaluationsNERC compliancetechnical report generationrisk-based auditinghydro-generation complianceSCADA system compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detail