via Workable
$100K - 140K a year
Lead compliance team activities, manage regulatory requirements, coordinate communication between business units and regulatory agencies, and ensure operational compliance.
Technical degree with 6+ years professional experience in electric utility compliance, leadership skills, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
We are currently seeking an Electric Lead Engineer in LaBella’s Program Management Services Division at our client’s office in Vestal, NY. The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services. Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000 The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. The ideal candidate will work close to the business and create the bridge internally with ECC Operations, Reliability Assurance, and ECC Compliance regarding on-site NERC Compliance duties. Identify new and revised regulatory guidance; create paths of communication to business units. Ensure business areas as assigned have implemented regulatory requirements, by collecting evidence that demonstrate that process, operations, trainings, policies, and procedures have been updated. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance for business areas as it relates to day-to-day needs, including but not limited to, implementations, and corrective action plans. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the Compliance team activities on-site at Energy Control Center Track and maintain Compliance tasks locally Manage, create and update local Procedures with stakeholders Assign individual tasks and works with direct manager to establish team goals Identify new and revised regulatory rules and creates paths of communication to the business Report and advises on proposed changes on Federal or State regulations. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance for the business as it relates to Operational Compliance Manage projects as needed in partnership with the business Ensure that business areas understand and address all actionable compliance directives and provide proof of implementation to the Compliance team. Validate action plans proposed by the business areas to ensure risk mitigation and challenge it when not appropriate. Create action plans targeting violation reductions, including driving proactive changes to SOP's impacting compliance and work with respective leaders to influence action planning and implementation with a continuous improvement mindset Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company guidelines and industry standards Assign and coordinate responses to regulatory requests on a timely filing and accurate manner Establish bridge and communication channels with different stakeholders, including Legal, Regulatory and Compliance staff Coordinate the development and deployment of proactive self-assessments for compliance risks identification Act as liaison during Regulatory Audits or Field Visits/Inspections Participate on recurrent proactive meetings with Regulatory Agencies Provide updates reporting to all leadership with potential impacts to Gas Business Monitor and escalates risks to Senior Leadership Define controls, documentation, and assessment of its effectiveness Participate in incident investigations in partnership with the business, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance staff Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to lead teams and work in a team environment Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations Ability to assist and develop employees. Ability to work in cross functional environmental Understanding of Electric Utility Industry Excellent oral and written communication skills Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts presented accordingly Results oriented Required Education and Experience: Technical degree and 6+ years total professional experience Experience with Performance Operational/Metrics Experience with reporting and tracking deadlines when working across different departments Competencies Develop Self & Others Empower to grow Collaborate and Share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. Flexible Work Schedule Health/Dental Insurance 401k Plan with Employer Match Short & Long Term Disability Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Leadership Development Program Fitness Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program Wellness Program Team Building Events Community Service Events
This job posting was last updated on 11/24/2025