NERC Compliance Engineer - Substation
OTHER, MA, US, 0
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About the role:
We're looking for a NERC Compliance Engineer – Substation (onsite) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will be the technical lead for NERC compliance readiness and turnover of substations before Commercial Operation Date (COD). You will implement, document, and validate all applicable PRC and FAC standards in accordance with the Power Generation Division (PGD) compliance programs prior to energization and turnover to Operations. Ensure all requirements are incorporated into design, settings, studies, and commissioning documentation before COD. Protection Systems Compliance (PRC Standards). Validate relay settings, coordination studies, and protection philosophies to ensure compliance with PRC standards and internal PGD requirements
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Per diem available.
Key Responsibilities:
NERC Compliance Program Execution (Pre-COD)
Identify and implement applicable NERC standards for new substations, including but not limited to:
· PRC-001 – Protection System Coordination
· PRC-004 – Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction
· PRC-005 – Protection System Maintenance
· PRC-019 – Coordination of Generating Unit or Plant Capabilities, Voltage Regulating Controls, and Protection
· PRC-023 – Transmission Relay Loadability
· PRC-024 – Generator Frequency and Voltage Protective Relay Settings
· PRC-027 – Coordination of Protection Systems for Performance During Faults
· FAC-008 – Facility Ratings
· FAC-009 – Establish and Communicate Facility Ratings
Qualifications:
Experience supporting NERC compliance activities for substations or generation interconnections.
Experience with PRC and FAC standards implementation.
Background in electrical engineering, transmission, substations, or power systems environments.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.
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