Project Lead - Energy Reliability & Security (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

GDSAssociates, Inc., has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a ProjectLead in the Transmission Services - Energy Reliability &Security Department . This position is fully remote and based out of theMarietta (Atlanta), GA office. As related to the North American ElectricReliability Corporation (NERC) Operations & Planning and CIP ReliabilityStandards. The Project Lead will assist in the coordination and execution ofregulatory compliance activities for the Energy Reliability & SecurityDepartment. This includes supporting the implementation of complianceinitiatives, helping review and organize documentation, and performing basicmonitoring tasks under the direction of senior staff members. The Project Leadwill track compliance activities, coordinate maintaining documentation andevidence, and support senior staff on compliance-related efforts.

Work under the direction of senior staff members to supportcontinuous improvement of GDS's NERC Compliance offerings to ensure that GDS isproviding clients with best in class service and value by:

• Support clients' compliance requirements with operational and technical requirements set by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC and Regional Entities, and various Regional Transmission Organizations. Gather and organize data for self-certifications, NERC and Regional data requests, both scheduled and unscheduled, and other compliance reporting.
• Assist senior staff members in maintaining documentation and evidence to support GDS clients' compliance activities.
• Provide general support during internal and external audits of clients, such as organizing records, preparing materials, and tracking audit data requests.
• Help senior GDS staff members identify and log compliance concerns and assist in developing and documenting corrective actions as directed by senior staff.
• Participate in preparation efforts for mock audits of clients, helping coordinate data requests, compile evidence, and track gaps or deficiencies to be addressed following a mock audit.
• Help maintain client procedures and other required documentation, ensuring that procedures are reviewed on the required schedule (annually or every three years, typically), tracking task completion and signatures, and following up with responsible individuals to ensure timely action.
• Support efforts to document client internal controls in collaboration with senior staff and client SMEs and help track progress toward mitigation plans or corrective actions related to identified compliance risks.
• Monitor compliance-related communications (e.g., industry updates, calls, bulletins) and share relevant information with the GDS Reliability Services team and other GDS SMEs. Assist with preparing materials or logistics for internal training sessions when required.

• Bachelors of Science Degree from an accredited engineering school in relevant engineering discipline required, e.g. Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or Information Technology.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in an electric utility or related business working with NERC Compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Independent problem-solving ability and constructive questioning.
• Technical knowledge and experience with transmission system operations, various generation resources, utility equipment maintenance and/or planning.
• Previous experience working in a regulated environment, especially in the electricity sector or in other related industry.
• Project team collaboration.
• Up to 25% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
• In lieu of 5 years of experience, applicable credentials (PE, PMP) plus 3 years of experience may be substituted. Credentials such as a professional engineering license (PE), PMP, or cyber security professional certification such as CISSP are desirable but not required.
• Must pass background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.

GDS isan Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is notavailable for visa sponsorship.

WorkAuthorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provideVisa sponsorship.

Salaryis determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, theindividual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills,competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability andorganizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is justone component of the firm's total compensation package.

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement