{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fd547eb153130edd955b5fd3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fd547eb153130edd955b5fd3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fd547eb153130edd955b5fd3","title":"NERC Compliance Engineer","description":"Position Summary\n\nThis position supports and promotes the reliability of the Bulk Power System through rigorous compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The NERC Compliance Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical engineering expertise on NERC standards applicable to Generator Owner (GO), Generator Operator (GOP), and Transmission Owner (TO). This includes developing compliance processes and documentation, testing, preparing submittals for and supporting audits by regional entities, and monitoring standards for future compliance.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nSubject Matter Expert (SME) for NERC standards related to Facility Design, Connections, and Maintenance (FAC), Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), and Protection and Control (PRC).\n\nAs a SME in NERC standards:\nEvaluate new and existing facilities for compliance with NERC standards.\nPerform testing and prepare engineering calculations and other documentation required for NERC compliance.\nRespond to requests for information from Regional Entities, Transmission Planners, and others as required to maintain compliance with NERC standards and interconnection agreements.\nPrepare self-certification, self-reports and mitigation plans to regional entities.\nMaintain and revise as needed the company’s compliance policies, and procedures with NERC standards.\nPrepare, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants and/or regulatory organizations.\nProvide training on compliance processes.\nMonitor Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and NERC websites to identify applicable current and future enforceable reliability standards.\n\nSupport Projects team in developing scope, budget, and detailed design for capital improvement projects.\n\nProvide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.\n\nProvide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.\n\nProvide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities.Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.\n\nStrictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA\n\nMust possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier.\n\nMust be able to travel (approximately 20% of working time) to Power Plant locations, domestic and international.\n\nOther Responsibilities\n\nOther duties and projects as assigned.\n\nEducation, Experience, and Skills Required\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field having a power systems focus from an accredited institution, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant work experience. Professional Engineering license desired.\n\n7+ years of engineering experience in generation, transmission, and protection (this position may be filled at a lower or higher level).\n\nMust have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a high level of confidentiality.\n\nKnowledge of NERC Reliability Standards related to Generator Owner/Operator and Transmission Owner.\n\nExperience with ETAP modeling software (or similar).\n\nExperience using power system analysis tools such as PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD is desired.\n\nWorking knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.\n\nExcellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills.\n\nMust be able to manage multiple projects.\n\nMust have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nMust be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.\n\nMust be able to wear any required protective equipment required by safety procedures and regulations.\n\nJob requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.\n\nThe ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.\n\nThe ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads","company":"Ormat Technologies","rawCompany":"ormat technologies","city":"Reno","state":"NV","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T13:26:27.594Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"},{"code":"13-1041.00","title":"Compliance Officers","slug":"compliance-officers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"NERC Compliance Engineer","description":"Position Summary\n\nThis position supports and promotes the reliability of the Bulk Power System through rigorous compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The NERC Compliance Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical engineering expertise on NERC standards applicable to Generator Owner (GO), Generator Operator (GOP), and Transmission Owner (TO). This includes developing compliance processes and documentation, testing, preparing submittals for and supporting audits by regional entities, and monitoring standards for future compliance.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nSubject Matter Expert (SME) for NERC standards related to Facility Design, Connections, and Maintenance (FAC), Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), and Protection and Control (PRC).\n\nAs a SME in NERC standards:\nEvaluate new and existing facilities for compliance with NERC standards.\nPerform testing and prepare engineering calculations and other documentation required for NERC compliance.\nRespond to requests for information from Regional Entities, Transmission Planners, and others as required to maintain compliance with NERC standards and interconnection agreements.\nPrepare self-certification, self-reports and mitigation plans to regional entities.\nMaintain and revise as needed the company’s compliance policies, and procedures with NERC standards.\nPrepare, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants and/or regulatory organizations.\nProvide training on compliance processes.\nMonitor Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and NERC websites to identify applicable current and future enforceable reliability standards.\n\nSupport Projects team in developing scope, budget, and detailed design for capital improvement projects.\n\nProvide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.\n\nProvide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.\n\nProvide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities.Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.\n\nStrictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA\n\nMust possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier.\n\nMust be able to travel (approximately 20% of working time) to Power Plant locations, domestic and international.\n\nOther Responsibilities\n\nOther duties and projects as assigned.\n\nEducation, Experience, and Skills Required\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field having a power systems focus from an accredited institution, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant work experience. Professional Engineering license desired.\n\n7+ years of engineering experience in generation, transmission, and protection (this position may be filled at a lower or higher level).\n\nMust have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a high level of confidentiality.\n\nKnowledge of NERC Reliability Standards related to Generator Owner/Operator and Transmission Owner.\n\nExperience with ETAP modeling software (or similar).\n\nExperience using power system analysis tools such as PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD is desired.\n\nWorking knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.\n\nExcellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills.\n\nMust be able to manage multiple projects.\n\nMust have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nMust be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.\n\nMust be able to wear any required protective equipment required by safety procedures and regulations.\n\nJob requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.\n\nThe ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.\n\nThe ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads","datePosted":"2026-04-09T13:26:27.594Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T13:26:27.594Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ormat Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Reno","addressRegion":"NV","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fd547eb153130edd955b5fd3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fd547eb153130edd955b5fd3"}}