Solar Utility Program Administrator

Facility Solutions Group • Full-time • Palm Beach Gardens, Florida • 2w ago

Overview

Facility Solutions Group (FSG) is dedicated to timeless contribution and service within the lighting, electrical, energy, and technology fields. Our mission is to consistently provide superior value to our customers through quality products, exceptional service, and professional support—while enhancing the quality of life for all employees.

As one of the nation’s largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions, FSG is expanding its team and seeking a Utility Program Administrator to support the growing demand for renewable energy and distributed generation projects.

The Utility Program Administrator is responsible for managing all utility-related coordination, interconnection applications, communication, and compliance for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. This role ensures that utility requirements are understood,
communicated, and achieved throughout pre-construction and execution phases. Serving as the primary liaison to electric utilities across multiple jurisdictions, this position plays a critical role in achieving timely approvals, technical compliance, and project success.

Responsibilities

Utility Interconnection Management

Coordinate all utility service requests and interconnection applications for solar PV projects.
Full understanding of Utility programs and incentives.
Support Estimating with Utility related data
Maintain ongoing communication with utility representatives to clarify requirements, track statuses, and resolve outstanding issues.
Ensure utility deliverables—including applications, load data, site maps, one-line diagrams, and technical exhibits—are accurate and submitted on schedule.

Technical Documentation & Compliance

Review and interpret utility interconnection standards and communicate relevant updates to internal teams.
Verify submitted designs meet utility-specific requirements related to voltage, feeder capacity, protection schemes, rapid shutdown, and other technical criteria.
Manage the creation and review of utility-required diagrams, system specifications, and relay or control documentation.

Project Tracking & Coordination

Maintain a centralized tracker of all active and pending interconnection applications, including milestones and utility feedback.
Coordinate handoffs with Engineering, Project Management, and Construction teams to align utility timelines with project schedules.
Escalate delays, required studies, or redline revisions to leadership in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between FSG and utility providers for all solar-related scopes, including new service requests, net-metering approvals, upgrade requests, PTO approvals, and site inspections.
Coordinate site visits, witness testing, and close-out requirements with utility field representatives.

Recordkeeping & Reporting

Maintain organized records of utility correspondence, approvals, stamped drawings, and service agreements.
Generate routine status reports summarizing interconnection progress across active projects.
Document lessons learned and jurisdiction-specific nuances to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, distributed generation policies, and state-specific regulatory environments.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and site plans.
Familiarity with NEC, IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and applicable utility standards.
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and utility or permitting portals.

Preferred:

3–5 years of experience in utility coordination for solar or electrical construction projects.
Experience working with IOUs, co-ops, and municipal utilities across multiple states.
Professional certifications such as NABCEP or PMP.
Understanding of interconnection studies is a plus.

You Can Expect Us to Provide:

Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding division.
A culture of open communication, teamwork, and innovation.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Recognition for exceptional performance and valuable contributions.
A supportive environment that encourages collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Stable full-time employment
401(k) program with company match
Medical, Dental, and Life insurance
Advancement opportunities

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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