Data Recognition Corp

Operations and Planning Compliance Engineer

Data Recognition Corp • $80K — $110K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (associate's degree plus experience acceptable)
  • 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering, NERC compliance, or utility operations
  • Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards or power system operations and planning
  • Experience with load flow software, state estimation tools, and relay/protection schemes preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance on NERC standards and system reliability
  • Review engineering studies, calculations, and rating methodologies
  • Assist with mock audits and program reviews of Member NERC Compliance Programs
  • Support implementation of new or revised standards
  • Maintain compliance documentation for audits
  • Identify potential compliance risks and system vulnerabilities
  • Travel up to 20% as required for audits or compliance checks

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment adhering to corporate policies
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement with a diverse range of compliance and engineering challenges
  • Chance to work in a critical sector impacting public safety and reliability
  • Contributions directly influence regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness
Full Job Description
Operations and Planning Compliance Engineer

Carmel, IN or Raleigh, NC

This position will be responsible for providing support to ACES Members and Customers with meeting compliance requirements with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations and Planning Reliability Standards. The role focuses on power system reliability, regulatory compliance, engineering analysis, and audit readiness across generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance on NERC standards and system reliability including but not limited to the accuracy of data submitted for the following NERC standards:
  • MOD standards (Modeling, Data, and Analysis)
  • PRC standards (Protection and Control)
  • FAC standards (Facilities Design, Connections, and Maintenance)
  • EOP standards (Emergency Operations)
  • IRO standards (Interconnection Reliability Operations)
  • TOP standards (Transmission Operations)
  • VAR standards (Voltage and Reactive)
  • Review engineering studies, calculations, and rating methodologies to provide recommendations and compliance documentation advice
  • Assist with mock audits and program reviews of Member NERC Compliance Programs.
  • Support implementation of new or revised standards
  • Maintain compliance documentation, including procedures, policies, and evidence for audits
  • Identify potential compliance risks and system vulnerabilities
  • Ability to travel (up to 20%)
  • Adheres to and is supportive of all ACES corporate policies and complies with all regulatory requirements including but not limited to NERC, FERC and relevant state regulations as applicable to the position
  • Any additional responsibilities assigned by management

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Note: An associate's degree in a technical discipline with additional related work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree)
  • 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering, NERC compliance, or utility operations
  • Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards or power system operations and planning
  • Experience with load flow software, state estimation tools, relay and protection schemes, and/or power plant control engineering preferred

About Data Recognition Corp

Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) is a leading provider of educational assessment services, including the development of customized educational assessments, student achievement tests, and online testing platforms. The company serves K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and government agencies. DRC's assessments are designed to measure student performance and progress, and to provide educators with the data they need to improve instruction and student outcomes. The company is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and has additional offices in Wisconsin, Iowa, and California.
Learn more about Data Recognition Corp
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1978
* Ladders Estimates

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