Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Renewable Energy Interconnection Manager with 5 years of proven experience managing utility-scale interconnections. The ideal candidate will lead the interconnection process for renewable energy projects—from application through commissioning—ensuring compliance with utility, ISO/RTO, and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep technical knowledge of grid integration, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, permitting, and project development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end interconnection process for solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid renewable projects.
• Prepare and submit interconnection applications to utilities and ISOs/RTOs, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Review and interpret interconnection studies, including feasibility, system impact, and facility studies, providing actionable feedback to the engineering team.
• Coordinate with utilities, transmission operators, and regulatory agencies to resolve interconnection issues and negotiate agreements.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful grid integration.
• Support electrical design teams in aligning project configurations with interconnection requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of interconnection rules, tariffs, and emerging industry trends.
• Facilitate internal and external communications to ensure all parties remain informed on interconnection progress and risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy interconnection management, preferably with utility-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems, protection schemes, and grid codes.
• Proven track record of managing interconnection applications with major utilities or ISOs/RTOs.
• Familiarity with interconnection regulations, including FERC, NERC, and state-specific requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory) is a plus.

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