Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification
Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance
Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Key Responsibilities
Perform interpretations: Conduct research utilizing internal and external resources to interpret the NERC standards as applicable to AEP and provide a written analysis. Lead sessions with business unit partners to discuss the results of the research.
Oversight reviews: Review all potential violations for reportability determination and to ensure documentation and mitigating activities are accurate, address the root cause, and meet requirements for submittal to the NERC Regional Entities.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Compliance Programs: Assist in creating, updating, and implementing policies, procedures, processes, and controls to meet NERC requirements.
Audits and assessments: Support internal audits, spot-checks, self-certifications, and external regulatory audits. Identify gaps, perform root cause analysis for potential violations, and recommend corrective actions.
Consultation and training: Provide guidance to business units (operations, engineering, IT, plant staff) on compliance best practices, requirements, and evidence sufficiency. Help communicate regulatory changes.
Reporting and metrics: Develop compliance reports, dashboards, or metrics. Track status, monitor tasks in compliance tools, and support submissions to NERC or Regional Entities.
Controls Development and Execution: Contribute to the development, execution, and tracking of internal controls to support compliance risk mitigation strategies. Analyze compliance data, identify non-compliance risks, and contribute to continuous improvement of the compliance program.
Collaborate: Coordinate cross-departmental efforts, assist with special projects, and support state public utility commission requirements.
Requirements
Professional Engineer (PE) desirable
Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Certified Power Systems Engineer (PSE) highly desirable
NERC System Operator Certification
CISSP, CISA, or other compliance/security certifications