Hiring: NERC Compliance Engineer -open to Texas, Midwest, East locations Company: NRG Energy Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:28:04 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Technically assess and document reports of protection system settings for compliance with the NERC PRC standards. •Review protection system maintenance results and recommend required corrective actions. •Support execution of modeling tests at the Power plants for compliance with the NERC MOD standards. •Analyze plant data to ensure the ratings and performance is in line with the NERC FAC, TPL, and VAR standards. •Maintain comprehensive documentation of NERC O&P compliance related work. •Stay abreast of evolving NERC O&P regulations, standards, and guidelines including involvement in the industry to shape them. •Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Legal Regulatory Compliance, plant, market operations, and construction, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into project development, training, and operational processes •Assist with preparing for NERC regional O&P compliance audits and facilitating the audit process. Qualifications: •Five to ten years experience with NERC compliance programs. •Solid understanding of the NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. •Bachelor’s degree in electrical/control engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Commensurate experience may be substituted for a degree. •Proven ability to stay current with evolving regulatory changes, NERC O&P standards, and guidelines. •Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups. •Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently. •Proactive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams. •Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines •Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills Compensation: •$98,480 - $162,480 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!