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IPL (Indiana)

NERC Operations Team Leader

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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  • Life

  • Retirement

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S. , is seeking a NERC Operations Team Leader to serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) on North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ) standards. In this key role, you will ...

VELCO

NERC Compliance Manager

Rutland, VT · On-site

  • PTO

Why you should join our team As the NERC Compliance Manager, you'll play a direct role in protecting the reliability of the transmission electric system and supporting the standards set by the North ...

IPL (Indiana)

NERC Operations Team Leader

Indianapolis, IN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. , is seeking a NERC Operations Team Leader to serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) on North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ) standards. In this key role, you will ...

IPL (Indiana)

NERC Operations Team Leader

Louisville, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. , is seeking a NERC Operations Team Leader to serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) on North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ) standards. In this key role, you will ...

Aep

NERC Compliance Specialist

New Albany, OH

$98K - $127K/yr

Job Summary Assist in ensuring compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs); collaborating with ...

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IPL (Indiana)

NERC Operations Team Leader

Arlington, VA

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. , is seeking a NERC Operations Team Leader to serve as the company's subject matter expert (SME) on North American Electric Reliability Corporation ( NERC ) standards. In this key role, you will ...

Tallgrass

Director-NERC CIP Compliance

Lakewood, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Director, NERC CIP Compliance is responsible for establishing and leading the company's NERC CIP compliance program. This role owns program governance, standards interpretation, evidence ...

ACT Power Services

NERC Compliance Manager

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  • Retirement

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The NERC Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the NERC Compliance program, including evidence collection and management, implementation of ...

Aep

NERC Compliance Specialist-Senior

New Albany, OH

$98K - $127K/yr

Job Summary Assist in ensuring compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs); collaborating with ...

IPL (Indiana)

NERC Operations Sr Analyst, Central

Dayton, OH · On-site

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  • Life

  • Retirement

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The NERC Operations Analyst plays a critical part in upholding the reliability and security of the Bulk Electric System by working closely with the Team Leader and various teams to embed best ...

GDS Associates Inc

Consultant - NERC Compliance

Marietta, GA · On-site +1

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The Consultant - NERC Compliance will lead client engagements supporting electric utility clients in achieving and sustaining compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. The Consultant will drive ...

ACT Power Services

NERC Compliance Manager

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

The NERC Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the NERC Compliance program, including evidence collection and management, implementation of ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for nerc in the United States is $132,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NERC?

A NERC job typically refers to roles related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which oversees the reliability of the bulk power system in North America. These jobs often involve compliance, cybersecurity, operations, or engineering in the energy sector. Professionals in NERC-related roles ensure that power generation and transmission meet regulatory standards to prevent blackouts and ensure grid stability. Common positions include NERC compliance analysts, reliability engineers, and system operators.

What are the typical challenges faced by NERC Compliance Specialists in their daily work?

NERC Compliance Specialists often navigate challenges such as keeping up with evolving regulatory standards and ensuring comprehensive documentation for all compliance activities. They regularly coordinate between multiple departments to gather necessary data, conduct internal audits, and resolve potential non-conformance issues. This role requires strong organizational skills to manage complex workflows and deadlines. Successfully meeting these challenges ensures that the organization remains compliant and minimizes the risk of regulatory penalties, while also supporting the overall reliability of the electric grid.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the NERC position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) Compliance Specialist, you need a thorough understanding of regulatory standards, electrical grid operations, and compliance reporting, usually supported by a background in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with compliance management software, auditing tools, and often a NERC certification are essential for maintaining regulatory adherence. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help professionals excel in coordinating audits and working with cross-functional teams. These skills enable organizations to meet rigorous NERC reliability standards, avoid penalties, and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.

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A NERC certification qualifies individuals for roles such as reliability coordinator, system operator, or reliability analyst in the electric utility industry. These jobs involve ensuring the stability and reliability of the bulk power system and typically require knowledge of grid operations, compliance standards, and control systems.
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Infographic showing various Nerc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 81% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,754 per year, or $63.8 per hour.

NERC Compliance Specialist

American Electric Power

New Albany, OH • On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

American Electric Power rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Posting End Date
08-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Assist in ensuring compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs); collaborating with Transmission, Generation, Commercial Operations, and Corporate in compliance matters; interfacing with these business units in the standards development/review process. Develop standards, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to track and monitor compliance, perform daily tasks to monitor compliance, and perform quarterly/yearly reviews to demonstrate compliance. Works under minimal supervision.
Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Perform tasks required to ensure compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) reliability standards applicable to AEP. The tasks required vary widely relative to the standards measures, as such; tasks would be assigned to make best use of the successful candidate's background. These tasks would be principally related to processes and procedures developed to comply with the applicable NERC suite of standards. This includes:
  • Validating report data against approval lists.
  • Generating reports to save as audit evidence.
  • Collaborating with other AEP business units to compile and validate evidence.
  • Develop and maintain FAC-008 compliance packets and supporting evidence, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready for internal reviews, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reporting activities.
  • Support sampling and quality assurance reviews of FAC-008 verification activities, including field verification evidence, to confirm adherence to established procedures and identify potential data quality or compliance concerns.
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field personnel to support FAC-008 field verification and re-verification activities, including evidence review, sampling programs, discrepancy resolution, and tracking of corrective actions through completion.
  • Assist the Manager Transmission NERC Compliance to ensure that reliability standards, strategy, documentation, and associated evidence are aligned and consistent with AEP policy and strategy.
  • Coordinate with other Transmission Organizations, Commercial Operations, Generation and Corporate in compliance monitoring and tracking.
  • Maintain systems to track and monitor compliance with the NERC reliability standards.
  • Ensure that appropriate processes are in place to track and monitor newly developed standards.
  • Capture appropriate evidence and confirm that others are capturing appropriate evidence to meet compliance requirements, including approvals.
  • Guide others through the process of reviewing developing standards to enhance the monitoring and tracking of NERC reliability compliance standards and facilitate record keeping of evidence associated with said standards.
  • Participate in periodic audits performed by the RTOs to assess AEP compliance with the full range of NERC reliability standards; assist in performing internal audits as required.

What we're looking for:
NERC Compliance Specialist SG7
Education:
  • Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field,
  • Or High School Diploma / GED and two (2) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.

Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in addition to any experience noted above

NERC Compliance Specialist Senior SG8
Education:
  • Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field,
  • Or High School Diploma / GED and two (3) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.

Experience:
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in addition to any experience noted above.

In addition:
  • Physical demand level is Sedentary
  • Physical demand level is largely sedentary, with field visits
  • Travel up to 20% of the time
  • Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
  • Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.
  • Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred.
  • Experience with SCADA systems is preferred.

Where you'll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.
What you'll get:
NERC Compliance Specialist SG7($87,633.00-$108,480.50)
NERC Compliance Specialist Senior SG8 $98,993.00-$127,439.50)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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AEP Energy is a certified competitive retail electricity and natural gas supply provider. We proudly serve residential, small business and commercial and industrial customers. AEP Energy has over 100 years of industry experience with backing from our parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is one of the largest electric energy companies in the United States and ranked 204 of the Fortune 500.

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Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1906

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