AES Indiana is looking for a
NERC Compliance Engineer to help strengthen the reliability, safety, and performance of our power generation operations. In this role, you will support renewable and thermal generation assets by helping ensure compliance with
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and
Regional Entity standards, while partnering closely with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams.
This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment where your work directly supports reliable energy service and contributes to the global energy transition.
What You'll Do- Monitor, interpret, and support implementation of applicable NERC Reliability Standards for generation facilities.
- Develop, maintain, and execute compliance programs, procedures, and documentation in partnership with the NERC Compliance team.
- Support 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.
Applicable NERC Reliability Standards (Power Generation Focus)- PRC - Protection and Control (ie.PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024)
- FAC - Facility Design, Connections, and Maintenance (ie.FAC-001, FAC-002)
- MOD - Modeling, Data, and Analysis (ie.MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027)
- VAR - Voltage and Reactive Control (ie.VAR-002)
- GOP - Generator Operators (ie. COM-001)
- IRO - Interconnection Reliability Operations (ie. TOP-001 and IRO-001)
- CIP - Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP-002 through CIP-013, as applicable to generation assets)
- BAL - Resource and Demand Balancing (ie. BAL-001, BAL-003)
- EOP - Emergency Preparedness and Operations (ie. EOP-004, EOP-005, EOP-012)
What We're Looking For- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A master's degree is a plus.
- Experience: Experience in power generation, transmission, NERC compliance, or a related technical environment.
- 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 manage priorities, collaborate across teams, and follow work through to completion in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications- NERC Compliance Certification with Generation Focus on renewable and thermal assets.
- Experience with compliance management software tools.
- Prior participation in NERC audits or investigations.
- Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, and sound judgment when managing work with appropriate guidance and support.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interest in supporting a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why AES Indiana?At AES Indiana, you'll be part of a mission-driven team working to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. AES offers a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while helping shape the future of energy.
We support our people through comprehensive health and well-being benefits, competitive compensation, best-in-class safety and security standards, paid volunteering opportunities, and programs designed to support career development, learning, and professional growth.
