Staff Registration and Certification Engineer, CIP

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

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert for entities within the Western Interconnection and those registering as new entities.

• Concentrate on the certification of both new and existing Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, and Transmission Operators.

• Conduct risk assessments that support the application of the Bulk Electric System definition.

• Assist organizations in documenting changes to their operational footprint.

• Validate Joint Registration Organizations and Coordinated Functional Registrations.

• Provide expertise to other departments within WECC.

• Present at workshops, webinars, and conferences regarding the application of CIP standards to transmission facilities, generation facilities, and control center operations.

• Collaborate with regional entities and NERC to create and execute policies, procedures, and initiatives.

• Oversee the Functional Entity Registration and Certification process.

• Lead the Functional Entity Certification and Certification Reviews.

• Manage toll development for NERC and other Regional Entity staff.

• Create and maintain communication and reporting systems for WECC senior management.

• Participate in ERO Enterprise working groups and regional committees.

• Lead certification teams for new Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, or Transmission Operator entities.

• Act as a team member or subject matter expert in operational entity certifications and certification reviews.

• Coordinate activities related to JRO and CFR.

• Facilitate efforts for multi-regional registered entities.

• Carry out other assigned duties as necessary.

• Travel at least 15%, with additional travel possible depending on business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience in the electric utility sector.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NERC CIP field.

• Thorough understanding of Entity Registration and Certification processes.

• Relevant industry experience in at least three of the specified areas, including CIP Reliability Standards development, FERC/NERC interactions, CIP engineering, CIP auditing, CIP program implementation, cybersecurity certification, SCADA/EMS/BES assets, or transmission planning and operations.

• Familiarity with CMEP processes, including risk assessments, monitoring, and enforcement.

• Knowledge of all NERC Reliability Standards and their interdependencies.

• Possession of industry certifications such as NERC certified System Operator, PMP, CIA, PE, and CRM.

• Understanding of electric utility operational functions, associated risks, and controls.

• Capability to conduct complex analyses, reports, and investigations related to BPS operations and maintenance.

• Proficiency in presenting research, findings, and recommendations clearly, both orally and in writing, to varied technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to produce comprehensive reports and present findings and recommendations effectively.

• Skill in working efficiently within a team environment.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with PCs.

• Familiarity with common applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Understanding and commitment to sound cybersecurity principles, including safeguarding sensitive information, using secure passwords, and adhering 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 for candidates residing in the lower 48 United States.