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NERC Compliance Engineer -open to Texas, Midwest, East locations

at NRG Energy

📍 Houston, TX, US, 77010 Hybrid 💰 $98K – $162K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $98K – $162K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Supports NERC compliance efforts by assessing protection systems, modeling generator performance, and preparing documentation for audits at power plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess protection system settings
  • Model generator systems
  • Support compliance audits
  • Maintain documentation
  • Analyze protection system performance

Technical Overview

Focuses on electrical protection systems, modeling, compliance documentation, and audit support within power plant environments, ensuring adherence to NERC standards.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced NERC compliance engineer with 5+ years in power plant electrical systems, specializing in protection system settings, modeling, and audit support, with strong regulatory knowledge.

Must-Have Skills

NERC complianceProtection system settingsElectrical systemsAuditingDocumentation

Nice-to-Have Skills

Modeling generator systemsPower plant operationsElectrical equipment troubleshootingRegulatory standards knowledge

Tools & Platforms

Modeling toolsCompliance documentation systemsProtection system software

Required Skills

NERC complianceProtection system settingsElectrical systemsModeling generator systemsProtection and control systemsAuditingDocumentationRegulatory standards

Hard Skills

NERC complianceProtection system settingsElectrical systemsModeling generator systemsProtection and control systemsAuditingDocumentationRegulatory standardsPower plant operationsElectrical equipment

Soft Skills

Analytical skillsAttention to detailCommunicationTeam collaborationRegulatory awareness

Certifications

Preferred

NERC certifications

Industry & Role

Industry Energy
Job Function NERC compliance and protection system analysis

Keywords for Your Resume

NERC complianceProtection system settingsElectrical systemsModeling generator systemsProtection and control systemsAuditingDocumentationRegulatory standardsPower plant operationsElectrical equipmentGenerator modelingProtection systemsPower plant

Deal Breakers

Lack of NERC compliance experience, No power plant electrical background, Inability to perform protection system assessments

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