Auditor, Staff

Overview

Full-time staff compliance auditor role supporting compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards in the Western Interconnection.

This position is based on an audit schedule required under the Entity Oversight Program according to NERC’s delegation agreement. The role also supports cross-functional work with teams focused on Entity Risk Assessment, Enforcement, and Mitigation.

While headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the role is remote-eligible for candidates residing in the Western Interconnection. Minimum expected travel time is 15%, with occasional additional travel based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive on-site and off-site audits throughout the Western Interconnection following the NERC O&P Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Reliability Standards.
• Evaluate and assess the compliance of periodic data submissions from registered entities.
• Lead compliance reviews associated with the NERC Events Analysis program.
• Develop and update compliance status reports.
• Provide subject matter expert and technical support related to:
  • self-reporting assessments
  • mitigation plan acceptance
  • review of evidence to confirm an entity’s return to compliance
• Review mitigation plans and other mitigating actions taken by entities to restore compliance and minimize or prevent future noncompliance.
• Assist in the daily administration of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
• Participate in ERO activities and working groups, as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or an industry-related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience demonstrating ability to perform major duties.
• Three to eight years’ experience in the electric utility industry or a related technical industry in testing protection system design or maintenance discipline areas.
• Experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following areas:
  • generator operations
  • power system operations
  • balancing area operations
  • communications system maintenance
  • power system modeling
  • engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards
• Exposure to NERC CIP Standards with the desire and ability to gain expertise in this area.
• Knowledge of protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
• Understanding of fault current analysis.
• Experience performing basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and completed short-circuit studies.
• Experience reviewing and testing specific protection and control settings, configurations, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of design documents and drawings.
• Understanding of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Experience in professional presentation development and delivery.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to work on many projects at once with only occasional guidance.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of work time.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this full-time position: $96,700–$120,900 + discretionary pay + benefits.
• The range displayed reflects the minimum and midpoint for the position across all locations; individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Location

• Remote-eligible for candidates residing in the Western Interconnection.
• Headquarters: Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Travel: minimum 15% expected; business needs may require additional travel on occasion.