Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Nerc Standards
- Relay Testing
- Protection Coordination
- Power System Modeling
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; or 5+ years of NERC Compliance experience
- Minimum 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience or proven experience supporting NERC audits and regulatory interactions
- Strong knowledge of NERC standards and engineering topics including relay testing, protection coordination, power system modeling, and substation equipment
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Ability to meet requirements for nuclear plant background clearance and medium impact clearance, where applicable
About this role
NERC Technical Manager role overseeing technical compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, with focus on Operations & Planning standards. This position provides technical leadership and regulatory expertise to ensure Talen's power systems operations, planning, and Bulk Electric System infrastructure meet all applicable NERC reliability requirements and regional entity standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical interpretation, implementation, and enhancement of NERC compliance programs (O&P and applicable regional requirements)
- Translate regulatory requirements into technical controls, system designs, procedures, and operating practices
- Ensure compliance of the Bulk Electric System supporting infrastructure
- Serve as technical lead for NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, self-certifications, and data requests
- Coordinate technical evidence collection, review accuracy, and address gaps or findings
- Develop and track mitigation plans, corrective action plans (CAPs), and compliance improvements
- Provide guidance and technical training to internal stakeholders on NERC standards and compliance expectations
- Act as trusted advisor to leadership on regulatory risk, emerging standards, and industry best practices
- Support enterprise risk management and reliability initiatives as they relate to BES operations
- Monitor new or revised NERC Standard development, enforcement trends, and industry advisories
- Recommend process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements to strengthen compliance posture
- Participate in industry groups, working groups, and regional forums as appropriate
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with Regional Entities (e.g., WECC, ERCOT, SERC, MRO, NPCC, RF, TRE)
- Project Management certification (PMP)
Location, schedule, and travel
Occasional travel required for project support, audits, meetings, or industry events; on-call or after-hours support may be required during compliance events or system incidents.
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