Constellation Energy

Leading carbon-free energy producer and retailer

Engineering Analyst - NERC Compliance

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWestbrook, ME, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, or Engineering Technology and 6 years of related industry experience; or an associate's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science Engineering or Engineering Technology and 8 years of related industry experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 9 years of power or related industry experience, including 6 years at the exempt level.
Working knowledge of engineering processes and systems required for the specific functional area.
Maintain minimum access or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and meet favorable medical examination and/or testing requirements in accordance with position duties.
Demonstrate strong technical understanding of generation NERC regulatory rules and participate in forums where they are discussed.
Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures, and best practices for NERC CIP and Operations and Planning programs and medium- and low-impact BES Cyber Systems, including security patching of in-scope cyber assets and vulnerability assessments and mitigation.
Provide expertise verbally and in writing to team members through reports, procedures, and proposals.
Have strong knowledge of industrial distributed control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, operational technology cyber assets, and networking, with the ability to interface operational technology devices with industrial control systems.
Analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC, TSA Gas, Regional Standards, and related federal, state, and local licensing processes, procedures, and agencies.
Have general knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, installations, or services.
Be able to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels.
Have analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and independent decision-making ability.
Clearly communicate orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple corporate levels, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced technical and engineering problem-solving in support of power plant operations while serving as a resource and technical expert to engineers, making technical decisions, and applying detailed knowledge of industry codes and regulations.
Ensure adherence to generation regulatory compliance requirements, including NERC CIP for medium-impact BES Cyber Systems and NERC Operations and Planning.
Interface with Power, IT, Engineering, and Corporate Security, and ensure regulatory compliance activities follow applicable procedures, standards, and requirements.
Identify and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives by developing and implementing assessments.
Recommend corrective actions for identified inadequacies and ensure cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures for future compliance.
Review assigned NERC Standards Requirements and measures and provide documentation and evidence to verify compliance.
Initiate necessary NERC Compliance work activities in the Work Management system, execute them using procedures, and track them with documented completion evidence.
Participate in compliance audits, plan and prepare audit tasks, execute them, and support audit teams.
Participate in cyber drills and actual cyber events.
Provide analysis and support to leadership for the NERC Compliance program, including ongoing reporting on performance improvements, organizational initiatives, and compliance-related communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Have deep experience or expertise implementing ISO, NERC, and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation facilities.
Have prior experience at power generation stations.
Have 5 years of experience in any combination of generation plant, electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal, or financial disciplines.

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $128,700 to $143,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations while acting as a resource and technical expert to engineers. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
The Generation OT Compliance Engineer will ensure Constellation adheres to all applicable generation regulatory compliance requirements, including but not limited to NERC CIP for medium impact BES Cyber Systems and NERC Operations and Planning.
Interfaces with groups throughout the organization including Power, IT, Engineering, and Corporate Security. Ensure that regulatory compliance activities are performed in compliance with applicable procedures, standards and requirements. Identifies and provides recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing various assessments.
Must develop a strong technical understanding of the generation regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed. Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the generation NERC regulatory rules, as well as participate in the forums where they are discussed.
Implement NERC Standards, programs, processes, procedures and best practices in support of the Constellation NERC CIP and O&P programs and medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems. Example - performing security patching to in scope cyber assets in accordance with established procedures and perform vulnerability assessments and mitigate as necessary.
Perform necessary reviews and provide necessary documentation and evidence to verify assigned NERC Standards Requirements and measures are met to ensure compliance.
Ability to communicate, verbally and written, expertise to team members in the form of reports, procedures and proposals.
Recommend corrective actions to address inadequacies as discovered, while ensuring cross-functional and cross-team alignment of processes and procedures to ensure future compliance.
Strong knowledge of industrial DCS, SCADA & OT cyber assets and networking, with a demonstrated ability to interface OT devices with industrial control systems.
Ensure necessary work activities for NERC Compliance are initiated in the Work Management system, executed using procedures and tracked in systems with documented completion evidence.
Participate in compliance audits. Plan, prepare and execute audit tasks and support audit teams.
Participates in cyber drills and actual cyber events.
Provide analysis and support to leadership for the NERC Compliance program including ongoing reporting of performance improvements, organizational initiatives and compliance related communications.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc) and 6 years of related industry experience OR
Associate's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Technology, etc) and 8 years of related industry experience OR
High school diploma/GED and 9 years of power or related industry experience with 6 of the 9 years at the exempt-level
Working knowledge of engineering processes and systems required for the specific functional area
Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

Deep experience/expertise of implementation of ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities
Prior experience at power generation stations is highly desirable.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC, TSA Gas and Regional Standards and other related federal, state and local licensing processes, procedures and agency
Experience and knowledge with ISO, NERC and TSA Gas Standards and associated tasks for generation Facilities.
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
5-years experience working in any combination of generation plant, electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal or financial disciplines
Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels.
Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders.

About the Company

Constellation Energy

Leading carbon-free energy producer and retailer

Constellation Energy generates and sells carbon-free electricity and related energy services to homes and businesses across the United States, serving millions of customers through its generation and retail businesses. It runs a diverse mix of clean-powered sources—hydro, wind, solar, and a large carbon-free nuclear fleet—to produce electricity, with about 32,400 megawatts of capacity and roughly 90% carbon-free output. The company’s integrated model pairs its clean generation with a broad retail footprint, giving it control over both supply and sales and helping it pursue large-scale decarbonization goals. Its aim is to eliminate 100% of greenhouse gas emissions and speed the transition to a carbon-free economy by expanding clean generation and offering low-carbon energy products and services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $245.6M
Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
Founded: Not listed

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