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AES Indiana is looking for a NERC Compliance Engineer to help strengthen the reliability, safety, and performance of our power generation operations. In this role, you will support renewable and thermal generation assets by helping ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Regional Entity standards, while partnering closely with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment where your work directly supports reliable energy service and contributes to the global energy transition.

• Monitor, interpret, and support implementation of applicable NERC Reliability Standards for generation facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute compliance programs, procedures, and documentation in partnership with the NERC Compliance team.
• Support coordination of NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, and self-certifications.
• Analyze protection system settings, generator performance models, and operational data to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to integrate compliance requirements into design changes, maintenance, and operational practices.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, evidence, and reporting in accordance with AES and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with NERC Compliance Team in tracking regulatory changes and assessing their impact on AES Indiana’s generation fleet.
• Collect and submit Quarterly NERC GADS data to MISO.
• Coordinate Annual MISO Generator Capacity Testing and timely submission of test data.
• Provide Operations Electrical Engineering support as needed.

• PRC – Protection and Control (ie.PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024)
• FAC – Facility Design, Connections, and Maintenance (ie.FAC-001, FAC-002)
• MOD – Modeling, Data, and Analysis (ie.MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027)
• VAR – Voltage and Reactive Control (ie.VAR-002)
• GOP – Generator Operators (ie. COM-001)
• IRO – Interconnection Reliability Operations (ie. TOP-001 and IRO-001)
• CIP – Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP-002 through CIP-013, as applicable to generation assets)
• BAL – Resource and Demand Balancing (ie. BAL-001, BAL-003)
• EOP – Emergency Preparedness and Operations (ie. EOP-004, EOP-005, EOP-012)

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A master’s degree is a plus.

Experience in power generation, transmission, NERC compliance, or a related technical environment. Strong knowledge of NERC O&P (Operations & Planning) and CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards. Familiarity with generator protection systems, control systems, and performance modeling. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to manage priorities, collaborate across teams, and follow work through to completion in a dynamic environment.

• NERC Compliance Certification with Generation Focus on renewable and thermal assets.
• Experience with compliance management software tools.
• Prior participation in NERC audits or investigations.
• Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, and sound judgment when managing work with appropriate guidance and support.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in supporting a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At AES Indiana, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team working to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. AES offers a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while helping shape the future of energy.

We support our people through comprehensive health and well-being benefits, competitive compensation, best-in-class safety and security standards, paid volunteering opportunities, and programs designed to support career development, learning, and professional growth.

• comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• competitive compensation
• best-in-class safety and security standards
• paid volunteering opportunities
• programs designed to support career development, learning, and professional growth

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Accelerating the future of energy, together

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.

We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other.

We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.