Engineering Manager

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Date: Jan 26, 2026

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 93130

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

This role has the responsibility of leading an Engineering team responsible for reviewing, executing, and validating NERC and Regional ISO requirements for Greenfield and Operational projects. The Substation Engineering Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Substation Engineers ensuring compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and Regional ISO Requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive oversight of all activities required to achieve and maintain PRC-029 compliance across the entire Next Era Energy portfolio of generating facilities
• Coordination with other groups (Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Regulatory, Operations etc) to ensure that all new renewable power generation projects meet applicable NERC Reliability Standards requirements from conceptual design through commissioning and handoff to commercial operation
  • Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable engineering design criteria, operational procedures, and testing protocols
  • Demonstrate subject matter expert level understanding of PRC, FAC, VAR and other NERC Reliability Standards
  • Regional ISO requirements e.g. NOGRR 245, CAISO Bucket system
  • Process/Document Management of deliverables to all stakeholders
  • Develop key process indicators for performance for compliance activities
• Project Management of large compliance projects
  • Securing engineering consulting resources
  • Developing/Managing budget
  • Coordination of engineering deliverables
  • Adhering to project timelines and schedules
• Works collaboratively with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation
• Provide regular compliance status updates to senior leadership and elevate issues requiring executive attention or resources
• Support Legal in any regulatory filings

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Seasoned leader with NERC compliance and renewable operational experience
• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and additional software knowledge depending on specialization
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical is preferred. 7+ years experience in the Renewable Energy Industry is highly preferred. Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
• Some travel required within North America.

• Performs tasks that require original concepts and a high level of experience and expertise
• Provides expertise and leadership for the completion of assigned projects
• Leads teams or other small groups with special expertise in a particular field or discipline
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Experience:
  
  7+ years
• Supervisor/Management
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years

• None

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Next Era Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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