NERC Compliance Engineer – Power Generation
The AES Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Indianapolis • United States
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About the role
- Monitor, interpret, and implement applicable NERC Reliability Standards for generation facilities.
- Develop, maintain, and execute compliance programs, procedures, and documentation in collaboration with NERC Compliance team.
- Support and assist coordination of NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, and self-certifications.
- Analyze protection system settings, generator performance models, and operational data to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to integrate compliance requirements into design changes, maintenance, and operational practices.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, evidence, and reporting in accordance with AES and regulatory requirements.
- Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on compliance obligations.
- Collaborate with NERC Compliance Team in tracking regulatory changes and assessing their impact on AES Indiana’s generation fleet.
- Collect and submit Quarterly NERC GADS data to MISO.
- Coordinate Annual MISO Generator Capacity Testing and timely submission of test data.
- Provide Operations Electrical Engineering support as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years in power generation, transmission, or NERC compliance roles.
- Strong knowledge of NERC O&P (Operations & Planning) and CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
- Familiarity with generator protection systems, control systems, and performance modeling.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
NERC Reliability Standardscompliance programsprotection system settingsgenerator performance modelingoperational data analysiscompliance documentationQuarterly NERC GADS dataMISO Generator Capacity TestingOperations Electrical EngineeringNERC O&P standards
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsindependent workmulti-priority management