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At WECC, we enhance the lives of 90 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. As a staff compliance auditor, you will make a difference by ensuring compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards through partnership with registered entities in the Western Interconnection.

In your role as the staff compliance auditor, you will satisfy the audit schedule requirements of the Entity Oversight Program according to NERC’s delegation agreement with WECC. In addition, this position is a center point for cross-functional work with the Entity Risk Assessment and Enforcement and Mitigation teams in WECC.

While WECC's headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this position is remote-eligible for candidates residing in the Western Interconnection. Time spent traveling is expected to be a minimum of 15% for this role, though business needs may require additional travel on occasion.

You will—

• Conduct comprehensive on-site and off-site audits throughout the Western Interconnection following the NERC O&P Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Reliability Standards.
• Evaluate and assess the compliance of periodic data submissions from registered entities.
• Lead compliance reviews associated with the NERC Events Analysis program.
• Develop and update compliance status reports.
• Give subject matter expert and technical support to the Risk, Oversight Planning, Enforcement, and Mitigation departments on self-reporting assessments and mitigation plan acceptance, including the review of evidence to confirm the entity’s return to compliance.
• Review mitigation plans and other mitigating actions taken by entities to restore compliance and minimize or prevent future noncompliance.
• Assist in the daily administration of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
• Participate in ERO activities and working groups, as requested.

You will enjoy this role if you have—

• A bachelor’s in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or an industry-related field of study, or have an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing your ability to perform the major duties.
• Three to eight years’ experience in the electric utility industry or a related technical industry in testing protection system design or in maintenance discipline areas.
• Experience in the electric utility industry or related technical industry in at least one of the following areas: generator operations, power system operations, balancing area operations, communications system maintenance, power system modeling, engineering planning studies for the transmission planning (TPL) standards.
• Exposure to NERC CIP Standards with the desire and ability to gain expertise in this area.
• Knowledge of protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
• Understanding of fault current analysis.
• Experience performing basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and completed short-circuit studies.
• Experience reviewing and testing specific protection and control settings, configurations, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of design documents and drawings.
• Understanding of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Experience in professional presentation development and delivery;
• Excellent organizational skills and can work on many projects at once with only occasional guidance.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of your work time.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Our Culture and Values

• Our people and our work matter.
• Everyone is invited to be a leader.
• Independence, perspective, and partnership are how we add value.
• Intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and accountability fuel meaningful results.
• Continuous improvement and innovation are essential.
• We act with intention and focused urgency in everything we do.

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $96,700–$120,900 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and midpoint for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.