NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation; onsite Job North Palm Beach Florida USA,Engineering

Position: NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation (onsite)
14644 - NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation (onsite) - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Start Date
: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration
: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting
: 100% of the time at the Client's site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client.
Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration.

Required:

Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (required);
Experience with NERC PRC standards (PRC-001, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-027) for substation or generation interconnection compliance;
Experience with NERC FAC standards (FAC-008, FAC-009) for facility ratings establishment and communication;
Experience with protection system relay settings, coordination studies, and protection philosophies;
Experience with Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) development and documentation per PRC-005, including:
Relays, CTs/VTs, DC supply systems (batteries/chargers) and Communication systems and protective schemes;
Experience with NERC compliance documentation including RSAWs, evidence packages, and compliance narratives;
Experience with substation commissioning and energization activities in a compliance capacity;
Experience with pre-COD and post-COD compliance (Commercial Operation Date).

Preferred:

Experience with NERC PRC and FAC standards implementation for substations or generation interconnections.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead for NERC compliance readiness and turnover of substations prior to Commercial Operation Date (COD);
Identify and implement applicable NERC PRC and FAC standards for new substations, ensuring all requirements are incorporated into design, settings, studies, and commissioning documentation;
Validate relay settings, coordination studies, and protection philosophies to ensure compliance with PRC standards; support development of Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) per PRC-005;
Ensure facility ratings are established, documented, and communicated to appropriate entities per FAC-008 and FAC-009;
Develop and maintain audit-ready documentation including RSAWs, evidence packages, protection setting files, and coordination studies;
Lead the formal compliance turnover to Operations, including ownership of maintenance programs, misoperation processes, and facility ratings management;
Act as the compliance liaison between Engineering, Project Management, Transmission, and Operations; coordinate with external engineers, consultants, and OEMs to ensure NERC and internal compliance standards are met.

Why apply?

Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
Enjoy our Client's wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client's site;
Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
Always get paid in full and on time.