Compliance Engineer IV

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Job Overview:

As related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations & Planning Reliability Standards, the Engineer - Regulatory Compliance Associate IV will assist in the coordination and execution of regulatory compliance activities for the Company. This includes supporting the implementation of compliance initiatives, helping review and organize documentation, and performing basic monitoring tasks under the direction of more senior team members. The Engineer IV will track compliance activities, assist in maintaining documentation, and support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on compliance-related efforts. Training and guidance will be provided as needed to help ensure understanding of regulatory requirements.

Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the review and tracking of compliance with operational and technical requirements set by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC, PJM Interconnection (PJM), and ReliabilityFirst (RF). Help gather and organize data for self-certifications, scheduled requests, and other compliance reporting.
• Assist senior staff and SMEs in maintaining documentation and evidence to support compliance activities, including updates to compliance management tools and databases.
• Provide general administrative and operational support during internal and external audits, such as organizing records, preparing materials, and tracking audit requests.
• Collaborate with SMEs in functional areas such as Operations, Planning, Protection, Asset Management, and Engineering to help compile accurate documentation and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Help identify and log compliance concerns and assist in developing and documenting corrective actions as directed by senior staff.
• Participate in mock audit preparation efforts, helping coordinate schedules, compile evidence, and track responses.
• Help maintain the NERC compliance database and assist with data entry, tracking task completion, and following up with responsible individuals to ensure timely action.
• Monitor compliance-related communications (e.g., industry updates, calls, bulletins) and share relevant information with the compliance team and SMEs. Assist with preparing materials or logistics for internal training sessions when required.
• Work under the direction of the Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Senior Manager, or Director to support continuous improvement of the Company's NERC Operations & Planning compliance program.
• Support efforts to document internal controls in collaboration with SMEs and help track progress toward mitigation plans or corrective actions related to identified compliance risks.
• Storm Role as as appropriate to the role and skillset

Education/Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in relevant engineering discipline required e.g. Electrical, Industrial, Civil. etc..
• Five years of experience working in Transmission System Operations, Maintenance, Planning, or NERC Operations & Planning standards. In lieu of 5 years of experience, a professional engineering (PE) license plus 3 years of experience working in Transmission System Operations, Maintenance, Planning, or NERC Operations & Planning standards would be acceptable.
• Technical knowledge and experience with transmission system operations, maintenance or planning required.
• Experience working in a regulated entity, especially in the electricity sector or in other regulated environments including the energy, financial, healthcare or insurance industries strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Excellent communication skills required to communicate in a collaborative, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to work professionally with business units on compliance initiatives.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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