The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a NERC Compliance Engineer in Lansing, MI.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and maintaining a compliance program that meets the requirements of the assigned North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Reliability First (RF) Electric Reliability Standards and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for verifying that the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) meets all NERC Compliance requirements.

• Able to articulate the compliance requirements of NERC’s functional model and standards to the BWL staff and management.

• Keep BWL management and staff informed of changes that are occurring in compliance regulations.

• Participate in the development process for new or revised standards.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of assigned compliance self-reports and mitigation plans.

• Submit all required compliance self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and surveys as required by enforcement authorities.

• Develop or assist in the development of training programs and the writing of procedures to maintain compliance.

• Ensure that all compliance documentation is current and meets all assigned standard requirements.

• Work with tracking program to ensure that all requirements are current.

• Develop a reporting method and routine that keeps management informed on BWL compliance issues.

• Perform annual evaluations of the BWL Internal Compliance Program, develop annual work plan, and maintain training programs as required by the Internal Compliance Program.

• Foster a culture of compliance with areas involved with the Compliance Program, and with the organization as a whole.

• Prepare and participate in compliance audits.

• Prepare and participate in compliance violation assessments.

• Provide evidence, testimony, documentation in support of settlement discussions and Hearing Proceedings.

• Maintains a professional level of requisite knowledge in areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of new developments and technology.

• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.

• Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.

• Predictable and reliable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program

• Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical

• Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER