NERC Reliability Compliance Consultant; GLEN ALLEN, VA,
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.
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Serves as Consultant and subject matter expert regarding Dominion Energy’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance efforts and comprehensive internal compliance programs.
- Provides training, leadership, support, compliance expertise, advice, and backup to Subject Matter Experts across the business area and to personnel in the NERC Compliance Specialist position series.
- Proactively identifies gaps and potential solutions in the internal NERC compliance program and subsequently implements new internal controls following collaboration across the business area.
- Expert in assessing, identifying and prioritizing NERC compliance risks specific to the business area based on federal, national and regional requirements.
- Represents Dominion Energy NERC compliance interests effectively in in both internal and external forums such as North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), NERC Regional Entities (i.e. SERC, NPCC, RF).
- Acts as an agent of consensus in the stakeholder process.
- Provides direct assistance to the Manager-DEV Regulatory & Compliance on complex compliance issues and concerns, including assisting with the evaluation of new products/technology to ensure alignment with current compliance program and ERO guidance.
- Responsible for identifying and leading complex special projects.
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
7-8+ years in Electric Transmission and/or NERC Compliance experience;
- Capable of performing difficult and complex work requiring advanced knowledge of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and NERC Standards;
- Excellent leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
- Respectful assertiveness, to ensure compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
- Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
- Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
- Strong leadership skills;
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines:
Business, Economics, Engineering
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Working ConditionsTravel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions Test DescriptionNo testing required
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What You’ll GetExpected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$116300 - $151100
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