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.

• Assess and evaluate the compliance of periodic data submissions from registered entities.

• Lead compliance assessments related to the NERC Events Analysis program.

• Create and update compliance status reports.

• Offer subject matter expertise and technical assistance to Risk, Oversight Planning, Enforcement, and Mitigation departments regarding self-reporting evaluations and the acceptance of mitigation plans.

• Examine evidence that verifies entities' return to compliance.

• Analyze mitigation plans and other actions taken to restore compliance and mitigate or prevent future noncompliance.

• 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 purposes.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Between three to eight years of experience in the electric utility industry or a related technical field, particularly in testing protection system design or maintenance disciplines.

• Experience in at least one area: generator operations, power system operations, balancing area operations, communications system maintenance, power system modeling, or engineering planning studies related to transmission planning (TPL) standards.

• Familiarity with NERC CIP Standards and a desire and capacity to gain expertise in this domain.

• Knowledge of protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.

• Understanding of fault current analysis.

• Experience in performing 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.

• Comprehension of NERC Reliability Standards.

• Proficiency in developing and delivering professional presentations.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with PCs, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Awareness of and adherence 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 located in the Western Interconnection.