Senior Registration and Certification Engineer- CIP

Be a Part of Something that Matters

At WECC, we affect the lives of 80 million people by influencing risk monitoring and mitigation of the power system in the West. The grid changes quickly as environmental regulations, economics, technology, and customer demands push the power industry to new limits. Help us continue our vital work by joining our team as a Senior Registration and Certification Engineer, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

As Senior Registration and Certification Engineer, CIP, you will serve as a subject matter expert to entities currently in WECC’s region and those registering as new entities with a main focus on Certification of new and existing entities in the roles of Balancing Authorities (BA), Reliability Coordinators (RC), and Transmission Operators (TOP). You will perform risk assessments to support entities in determining the application of the Bulk Electric System definition, help entities document footprint changes, and validate Joint Registration Organizations and Coordinated Functional Registrations. You will serve as a subject matter expert to other departments within WECC, delivering presentations at workshops, webinars, and conferences about applying CIP standards to transmission facilities, generation facilities, and control center operations.

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You will enjoy this role if you have—

+ Previous role as a CIP senior engineer; + CIP auditor with participation in audit teams; + CIP program implementation; + Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, GICSP, etc); + Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, and BES assets; + Strong understanding of transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, control centers, and real-time operations. + Present research, findings, and recommendations, both spoken and written, to a diverse audience of technical and non-technical professionals; + Give clear, comprehensive reports and present findings and recommendations to a diverse audience of professionals; and + Work effectively in a team environment.

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Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $127,900- $159,900 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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