Risk Engineer, Operations and Planning, Staff

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate, quantify, and communicate risks related to cybersecurity, physical security, and operational planning.

• Assess the overall effectiveness of programs aimed at enhancing grid reliability and security.

• Organize internal controls assessment activities across CMEP initiatives.

• Provide support to the Reliability and Security Oversight team and WECC groups.

• Engage in annual risk-based monitoring strategies and entity-specific monitoring scopes.

• Ensure that departmental projects and deliverables are of high quality and completed within deadlines.

• Identify and execute process enhancements.

• Collaborate with CMEP colleagues within WECC and the ERO Enterprise on oversight planning and internal controls.

• Foster relationships with, educate, and inform industry stakeholders regarding CMEP initiatives.

• Develop and monitor programs that align with WECC's annual scorecard metrics.

• Analyze bulk power system incidents, including EMS failures, generation or load losses, and power flow model discrepancies.

• Act as a subject matter expert for WECC departments and registered entities.

• Present at workshops, webinars, and conferences on O&P standards.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three years of pertinent industry experience in a transmission or generation field, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline as a substitute.

• Relevant industry experience in at least two of the following domains: transmission system operation; generating unit operation; EMS or SCADA engineering; protection system maintenance or design; transmission planning; substation maintenance or design; transmission line maintenance or design.

• Strong proficiency with computer systems and PC usage.

• Familiarity with common software applications, particularly those in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge and commitment to sound cybersecurity practices, including safeguarding sensitive information, utilizing secure passwords, and adhering to organizational cybersecurity protocols.

• Ability to comprehend the power system.

• Capability to collaborate with registered entities, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary pay.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Health reimbursement accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan.

• Generous paid personal time.

• Remote-eligible work arrangement.

• Opportunities for professional presentations, workshops, webinars, and conference participation.