Senior Standards Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Lead and assist WECC drafting teams, offering guidance on regional procedures and the technical aspects of Regional Reliability Standards and Regional Criteria.

• Facilitate engagement with stakeholders from the Western Interconnection to integrate their interests and reliability considerations into NERC continent-wide Reliability Standards.

• Ensure that regional drafting teams are kept up-to-date regarding standards projects across the ERO Enterprise that impact their work.

• Collaborate with WECC management to identify opportunities related to standards that can mitigate reliability and security risks.

• Review and technically assess NERC Reliability Standards in conjunction with WECC subject matter experts.

• Participate in NERC standards drafting team and sub-group meetings, serving as WECC's representative.

• Deliver presentations that are clear and concise to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Provide guidance to WECC management on technical matters pertaining to Regional Reliability Standards, Regional Criteria, and NERC continent-wide Standards.

• Mentor engineers and other personnel at WECC.

• Identify opportunities for WECC to engage in and collaborate on industry initiatives.

• Travel at least 15%, with additional travel possible according to business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant professional experience.

• At least eight years of experience in power system operations, planning, or standards development.

• In-depth knowledge of the WECC and NERC Standards Development Processes.

• Proven understanding of NERC and WECC Reliability Standards and their implications for the power grid and stakeholders.

• Ability to facilitate discussions among groups of industry technical experts and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

• Exceptional presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to provide clear, concise, and practical guidance.

• High levels of self-motivation, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and accountability.

• Passion for issues impacting the Bulk Power System and the changing dynamics within the Western Interconnection.

• Ability to educate others and share knowledge with WECC staff and other departments.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with PCs.

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

• Understanding of and commitment to sound cybersecurity principles.

• Ability to safeguard sensitive information, utilize secure passwords, and adhere to organizational cybersecurity protocols.

🏝️ 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 mentoring and knowledge sharing.