Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in grid interconnection, utility coordination, power systems engineering, or energy infrastructure development.
- Direct experience working with utilities and major U.S. grid operators, including CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, or MISO.
- Strong technical understanding of interconnection studies, grid constraints, power system requirements, and utility processes.
- Experience evaluating energy project sites based on power availability, transmission constraints, and financial feasibility.
- Experience negotiating and executing interconnection agreements.
- Ability to translate technical interconnection findings into actionable project development and commercial strategies.
- Experience independently managing multiple interconnection projects with significant technical, financial, and scheduling considerations.
- Strong communication skills and experience working with utilities, engineering teams, developers, and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field.
- Experience across utility operations, power systems consulting, and renewable energy development.
- Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), distributed generation, or on-site power infrastructure.
- Background supporting interconnection strategy for renewable energy developers or independent power producers.
- Experience identifying attractive development markets and recommending project positioning strategies based on grid conditions.
- Exposure to hyperscale data centers, high-load customers, or transmission development.
- Familiarity with FERC regulations, ISO/RTO tariffs, cluster studies, and network upgrade cost allocation.
- Working knowledge of power system modeling and interconnection study tools.
- Experience managing external engineering consultants and technical service providers.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet or Sitetracker.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $148,800 – $185,000 annually
Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location. The position also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off.
Location: Multiple U.S. Locations, including CA, TX, CO, WA, OR, IL, NY, NJ, and FL
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Additional pre-employment screening may apply based on position requirements.
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If you have the technical expertise to manage complex grid interconnections and the strategic experience to influence energy infrastructure development decisions, we want to hear from you.
