Staff Auditor

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

📋 Description

• Perform thorough on-site and off-site audits across the Western Interconnection in accordance with NERC O&P Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Reliability Standards

• Analyze and evaluate compliance of periodic data submissions from registered organizations

• Lead compliance assessments related to the NERC Events Analysis program

• Create and update compliance status documentation

• Offer subject matter expertise and technical assistance to Risk, Oversight Planning, Enforcement, and Mitigation departments regarding self-reporting evaluations and mitigation plan approvals

• Examine evidence that verifies entities' return to compliance

• Review mitigation strategies and other corrective actions aimed at restoring compliance and reducing future noncompliance risks

• Support the daily management of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP)

• Engage in ERO activities and working groups as needed

• Travel for audits and business requirements

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field of study, or a comparable combination of education and relevant industry experience

• Three to eight years of experience in the electric utility sector or a similar technical industry, particularly in testing protection system design or maintenance areas

• Experience in at least one of the following: generator operations, power system operations, balancing area operations, communications system maintenance, power system modeling, or engineering planning studies for transmission planning (TPL) standards

• Familiarity with NERC CIP Standards and a strong desire to develop 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 with basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and completed short-circuit studies

• Experience in reviewing and testing protection and control settings, configurations, testing, and commissioning procedures

• Familiarity with design documents and drawings

• Understanding of NERC Reliability Standards

• Experience in developing and delivering professional presentations

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 30% of the time

• High proficiency in computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of and commitment to cybersecurity principles and 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 for candidates living in the Western Interconnection