NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.
201 - 500 employees
Founded 1982
💼 Consulting
🏗️ Construction
📦 Logistics
Consulting • Construction • Logistics
NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is a multidisciplinary electrical engineering firm that designs, develops, and commissions high-voltage power infrastructure for utilities, renewables, data centers, and industrial clients. The company provides end-to-end services including substation and transmission & distribution engineering, solar and BESS design, SCADA and automation, grid modernization, civil & structural design, 3D/BIM modeling, system studies, and field services across project lifecycle from development through energization and O&M.
Senior Renewable Studies Engineer – NERC Compliance
🕒 October 7
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NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.
201 - 500 employees
Founded 1982
💼 Consulting
🏗️ Construction
📦 Logistics
Consulting • Construction • Logistics
NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is a multidisciplinary electrical engineering firm that designs, develops, and commissions high-voltage power infrastructure for utilities, renewables, data centers, and industrial clients. The company provides end-to-end services including substation and transmission & distribution engineering, solar and BESS design, SCADA and automation, grid modernization, civil & structural design, 3D/BIM modeling, system studies, and field services across project lifecycle from development through energization and O&M.
📋 Description
• Lead and support NERC compliance programs for renewable and electric power clients • Develop processes, controls, documentation, and continuous-improvement plans • Serve as a technical and regulatory resource for NERC Reliability Standards • Support compliance for inverter-based resources, including registration, performance, modeling, validation, and readiness requirements • Monitor reliability requirements affecting large computational loads and develop client-specific compliance plans and gap assessments • Develop internal controls, evidence-management approaches, and audit-readiness documentation • Prepare compliance policies, procedures, technical reports, evidence packages, and training materials • Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, information technology, and external partners • Track changes in NERC standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity expectations, and grid-reliability practices • Meet with clients virtually and in person as needed to explain requirements, present findings, and provide recommendations • Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training • Use digital tools, automation, and data analytics to improve compliance tracking and reporting • Support and mentor engineers and contribute to NEI standards, templates, and best practices • Maintain ethical, professional, and safety standards
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Power Systems from an accredited four-year college or university • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in NERC compliance program management, audit readiness, power-system compliance, or a closely related role • Proficiency in more than one of: PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, or TSAT • Understanding and experience in relay protection and settings development • Strong working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, including PRC, FAC, MOD, VAR, CIP, TOP, EOP, or related obligations • Experience developing or improving compliance programs, internal controls, evidence-management processes, policies, or procedures • Experience supporting NERC or Regional Entity audits, spot checks, self-certifications, data requests, or other regulatory interactions • Ability to interpret complex regulatory and technical requirements and translate them into practical actions • Understanding of risk-based compliance methods, gap assessments, corrective-action planning, and compliance-management practices • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to collaborate across disciplines, lead workstreams, mentor others, and build client relationships • Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis • Must be able to lift 25 lbs • Professional Engineering Licensure, NERC-Certified System Operator, CRCM, or other relevant certification/licensure preferred • Familiarity with PowerFactory, ETAP, or ASPEN preferred • Experience with compliance-management platforms, workflow automation, dashboards, or data analytics preferred
🏖️ Benefits
• Fully remote work option • Local/in-office work option in Lakewood, CO • Typical travel: 5–15% • Opportunity to work with a collaborative engineering services firm • Mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities • Professional development through training, workshops, industry working groups, and standards activities
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