
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) remote work and careers
Reliability | Resilience | Security
About North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the reliability and security of the bulk power system in North America. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long‐term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the electric reliability organization for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada. NERC’s jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves more than 334 million people.
Mission and direction
NERC is a not-for-profit electric reliability organization that helps ensure the reliability and security of North America’s bulk power system. It develops and enforces Reliability Standards, assesses risks to grid reliability, monitors system conditions, and educates and certifies industry personnel to support a highly reliable and secure power network.
Company values
- Reliability
- Security
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Inclusion
- Curiosity
- Adaptability