NERC Compliance Engineer
Company: TriSearch
Location: Reno
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role A
well-established energy company (One of the largest providers of
Renewable Energy in the world) is seeking a NERC Compliance
Engineer to support Bulk Power System reliability and ensure
adherence to NERC standards. This role is ideal for an experienced
electrical engineer with a strong understanding of compliance,
protection systems, and power system operations. Responsibilities
Serve as SME for NERC FAC, MOD, and PRC standards. Evaluate
facilities for compliance and complete required engineering
testing, calculations, and documentation. Prepare
self-certifications, reports, and mitigation plans. Respond to
requests from regulatory bodies, planners, and auditors. Maintain
and update internal compliance policies and procedures. Support and
prepare for compliance audits. Monitor new and upcoming FERC and
NERC standards. Provide engineering support for capital projects,
equipment failures, outages, maintenance, and testing. Review and
track test results and support root cause analysis. Travel up to 20
percent to domestic and international sites. Adhere to all safety
requirements and maintain a valid driver's license. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field, or 8
years of relevant experience. 7 plus years of experience in
generation, transmission, or protection engineering. Knowledge of
NERC GO, GOP, and TO standards. Experience with ETAP or similar
modeling tools. Familiarity with PSLF, PSS/E, or PSCAD preferred.
Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E. Strong communication, organization,
and project management skills. Ability to work independently and
handle multiple priorities. Physical Requirements Ability to work
in plant environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and
vibration. Ability to wear required PPE and safely operate 4WD
vehicles. Ability to sit or stand for long periods and work at a
computer regularly. LI-KI1
Keywords: TriSearch, Sparks , NERC Compliance Engineer, Engineering , Reno, Nevada
