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Remote Lead Planning Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for project scheduling, resource coordination, and long-range planning work. Employers hiring remotely right now include Qualus, GDS Associates, and WSP, across sectors including construction technology, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
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Job Benefits:
- 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
From: GDS Associates Inc
Shift: First Shift
GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
#LI-Remote
Job Benefits:
- 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
From: GDS Associates Inc
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lead planning engineer jobs.
- Five or more years of project planning and scheduling experience on large capital projects
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
- Experience developing integrated master schedules and performing critical path analysis
- Earned value management knowledge including cost and schedule performance index reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with AACE International recommended practices and project controls frameworks
Tips for Your Remote Lead Planning Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead planning engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your scheduling background and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Show async planning deliverables in your application
Remote employers want proof you produce planning outputs without in-person direction. Include sample schedules, baseline documents, or look-ahead reports you created independently, and note the tools you used, whether Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
Highlight cross-functional coordination in writing
Lead planning engineers working remotely manage stakeholders across time zones almost entirely in writing. Your cover letter and resume should show specific examples of written schedule communication, progress reporting, or remote coordination with engineering and project controls teams.
Target remote-first firms with distributed project teams
Companies built around distributed delivery, including infrastructure consultancies and construction technology firms with multi-region portfolios, are the most consistent remote hirers for lead planning engineers. Focus your search on organizations structured to manage projects across locations.
Remote Lead Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead planning engineer job?
Remote lead planning engineers are hired by distributed project delivery firms, infrastructure technology companies, and remote-first construction management teams that need someone who can own scheduling and planning work without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for proficiency in scheduling software like Primavera P6 or MS Project, strong written communication for async collaboration, and the ability to coordinate across time zones independently. A portfolio showing completed project schedules, baseline development, and variance analysis gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote lead planning engineers?
Remote lead planning engineer roles are posted by Qualus, GDS Associates, and WSP and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first project delivery firms, distributed engineering consultancies, and infrastructure or energy companies with multi-site teams that rely on centralized planning support.
Can you get a remote lead planning engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote lead roles are harder to break into without experience because employers expect you to manage planning deliverables independently from day one. Entry paths include remote junior planner roles at distributed construction tech firms or infrastructure consultancies, where you can build a record of schedule development and progress reporting. Demonstrating Primavera P6 or MS Project proficiency through a certification or a self-built sample schedule can substitute for direct experience when applying remotely.
Do you need a degree for remote lead planning engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated scheduling and planning skills over a specific degree, particularly when a candidate can show completed project schedules, earned value reports, or evidence of leading planning on a past project. A background in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field is common, but equivalent experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or integrated project controls often carries equal weight in a remote hiring review.
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