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APS

ECC Transmission Operator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $22.50/hr

Summary The ECC Transmission Operator Trainee is expected to complete qualifications within ... Ability to obtain NERC Certification within six (6) months of hire and to complete all continuing ...

Dominion Energy

Assoc Transmission System Operator

Richmond, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... flexible, and dependable. Honest and ethical. This position requires you to operate a Dominion ... Beginner-level knowledge of NERC and PJM regulations, Electrical principles (flow of electricity ...

Dominion Energy

Assoc Transmission System Operator

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... flexible, and dependable. Honest and ethical. This position requires you to operate a Dominion ... Beginner-level knowledge of NERC and PJM regulations, Electrical principles (flow of electricity ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission System Operator I

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system. Based on individual performance, Operators then advance from an entry level position to the career-level Transmission System Operator ...

Entergy

System Operator - Transmission I-Sr

Jackson, MS · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Operate the Entergy Control Area in compliance with all applicable FERC, NERC, and SERC Operating ... Monitor Transmission System parameters (i.e. voltage, line flows, equipment loading, alarm ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission System Operator I

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system. Based on individual performance, Operators then advance from an entry level position to the career-level Transmission System Operator ...

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How much do flexible nerc transmission operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible nerc transmission operator in the United States is $103,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Nerc Transmission Operator vs Nerc Transmission Operator?

AspectFlexible Nerc Transmission OperatorNerc Transmission Operator
CertificationsFERC-approved operator certifications, NERC complianceNERC certification, operator licenses
Work EnvironmentControl centers, grid management, real-time operationsControl centers, grid oversight, system monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)Utilities, ISOs, RTOs

Flexible Nerc Transmission Operators and Nerc Transmission Operators both work in grid management and require similar certifications. The key difference is that Flexible Nerc Transmission Operators often have additional responsibilities related to dynamic grid adjustments and real-time flexibility, whereas Nerc Transmission Operators focus on standard grid oversight and reliability. Both roles are essential in maintaining a stable power system within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Nerc Transmission Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $103,972 per year, or $50 per hour.

Electric Utility Senior System Operator - Transmission and Distribution (NERC Certification Rate)

City of Redding, CA

Redding, CA • On-site

$169K - $206K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary : $169,893.36 - $206,519.04 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 305E 8061 042026
Department: Electric Department
Division: 8061 - REU - Operations Engineering
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: UPEC
Description
We are looking for someone to
  • Direct and supervise assigned personnel in their related duties to coordinate activities with operation of the City of Redding electric power system.
  • Supervise redistribution of loads and required switching to sectionalize lines in case of trouble and insure maintenance of service during emergencies.
  • Review and direct the training of Electric Utility System Operators - Transmission & Distribution and Electric Utility Assistant System Operators - Transmission & Distribution in performance of assigned duties, and insure System Operator compliance with safe work practices and procedures.
  • Assist the REU designated trainer with the training of Electric Utility System Operators - Transmission & Distribution and Electric Utility Assistant System Operators - Transmission & Distribution in NERC/WECC Reliability Standards associated with Transmission Owner (TO), Transmission Planner (TP) and Transmission Operator (TOP) Classifications. Assist REU designated trainer administer training materials and programs for both in-house and outside training venues and track and monitor training programs and hours. Assist REU designated trainer with preparation to provide evidence of compliance with training requirements during an audit.
  • Inform relevant parties of system outage status in a timely fashion and provide periodic updates for the duration of the outage. During SOP-200 emergency situations, provide REU PIO with system outage status as requested.
  • Evaluate assigned personnel job performance and recommend personnel actions such as merit increases, and disciplinary actions.
  • Assist Standard Owner to ensure all applicable NERC and WECC reliability standards for the Transmission and Distribution System Operator desk are in full compliance, report non-compliance events as required by applicable procedures. Maintain applicable reliability certifications as required

Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of:
  • Principles of engineering, supervision, and business management; electric substations
  • Electric generating stations
  • Switching and dispatching operations
  • Methods applied in coordinating load, distribution and transmission requirements
  • Generation sources
  • Utility service area
  • System Operations-related safety rules and regulations
  • Mathematics as it pertains to electric utility operations; and effective supervisory skills and techniques
  • NERC requirements associated with Transmission System Operator duties

Ability to:
  • Interact effectively with the public and employees
  • Direct the redistribution of electric loads, required switching, the removal and restoration to service of lines and equipment
  • Exercise sound judgment in coordinating safety of personnel and equipment during emergencies
  • Maintain effective relations with public, other utilities and with City personnel
  • Prepare oral and written reports and supervise the compilation and preparation of related data
  • Work harmoniously with other employees, both internal and external to the Utility

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
  • Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, with some emphasis in physics, science, mathematics and communications courses
  • Typical experience would include five years of power dispatching experience or seven years of increasingly responsible experience in power substation, generation, and dispatching operations
  • Possession of a NERC Certificate in one of the following areas: Reliability Operator, Balancing, Interchange and Transmission Operator, Transmission Operator

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing or interview process should contact Personnel at (530) 225-4065 by the application deadline.
Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process:
  • Final appointment is contingent upon:
  • Positive past employment references
  • Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
  • Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test (depending on position)
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating Honorable Discharge from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the United Public Employees of California MOU,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
United Public Employees of California represented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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