[Hiring] Engineer, Engineering and Security Integration @North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Role Description

The Engineering and Security Integration team at NERC is expanding its capabilities and expertise in the area of transmission level modeling, studies, and specialized studies. This Engineer role provides technical support and leadership to the BPS in support of critical reliability initiatives of the ERO Enterprise. The role will also work cross-departmentally and across the ERO Enterprise on various engineering challenges facing the electricity sector.

• Support event analysis of new grid technologies.
• Develop industry recommended practices and guidance.
• Study and assess emerging risk issues.
• Support senior leaders in the development of strategic initiatives to tackle grid transformation issues.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders to drive positive impact related to the reliable, resilient, and secure BPS.
• Coordinate and lead technical activities for NERC industry stakeholder groups.
• Engage collaboratively with industry stakeholders to support proactive risk mitigation.
• Support ERO Enterprise initiatives focused on risk mitigation.
• Analyze transmission level modeling and study practices.
• Conduct simulations focusing on BPS wide-area reliability issues.
• Prepare engineering analysis, studies, and assessments on BPS reliability issues.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of DER technology including IBRs such as wind, solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, hybrid power plants, HVDC systems, and FACTS devices.
• Conducting root cause analysis of performance issues and developing mitigating actions.
• Understanding of power system fundamentals such as frequency control, balancing, ramping, voltage control, stability, inverter controls, and operation of the BPS.
• Understanding of NERC Reliability Standards related to modeling, operations, and protection.
• General knowledge of transmission planning, power system protection and control, power plant configuration and technologies, and grid operations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with industry security professionals.
• Ability to lead stakeholder groups effectively and inclusively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant utility expertise in transmission planning or operation departments (preferred).
• Deep understanding and strong expertise in inverter technology, performance, and grid issues.
• Detailed understanding and technical expertise of transmission, generation, and load models and studies.
• Experience developing risk mitigation strategies to improve BPS performance.
• Experience leading teams of industry experts in generation integration, performance, modeling, or studies.
• Experience coordinating, managing, or leading large teams of industry experts.
• Experience and detailed understanding of the ERO Enterprise processes.
• A master’s degree or higher education in power system engineering (preferred).

Benefits

• Reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.

Other

• A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• This position has been classified as exempt.
• The position may be based remotely but must be able to travel to NERC offices or meeting locations if needed.

Our Culture Declarations

• Everyone at NERC is a leader.
• We are accountable personally and organizationally to deliver on commitments.
• We develop ourselves and people in the organization to ensure that NERC realizes its strategic objectives.
• We are resilient and adaptable to the challenges and needs of the business and our team.
• We exude a growth mindset and empower teams to take risks.
• We build collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and the stakeholders of NERC.
• We exemplify NERC cultural behaviors, including rewarding high-quality, creative, and innovative work.
• We demonstrate curiosity in a wide variety of areas and are open to exploring new situations, knowledge, and opportunities for growth and development.
• We are champions for diversity and inclusion, seeking out and valuing diverse perspectives.
• We value well-being, prioritizing collaboration, engagement, and connection among our team.