​My client is seeking a talented individual contributor with deep knowledge of interconnection processes along with commercial experience driving successful power generation project development. The role will enhance their greenfield development and M&A efforts by supporting due diligence to identify opportunities for interconnecting solar and storage projects, supporting filing of new interconnection requests, scrutinizing pre-NTP interconnection study results, supporting LGIA negotiation, and supporting post-NTP project execution.

This role requires experience with:

• Power generation project development or interconnection facility project construction management experience

• Managing large generator interconnection requests through interconnection study processes, negotiating interconnection agreements, and managing interconnection-related milestones during the construction and commissioning phase

• Participation in generator interconnection process tariff related stakeholder processes and local, regional, or inter-regional transmission planning processes

• Ability to interpret power flow modeling results based on tools commonly used in generator interconnection and transmission planning studies (especially TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld or similar software package)

• Familiarity with geospatial and common grid analysis software tools (ARCGis, Nira, Pearl Street, etc)

Requirements:

• Proven interconnection process project management experience to track and manage toward achievement of project milestones

• BA/BS degree required; JD OR engineering background, master’s or other advanced degree preferred

• 5+ years of experience managing interconnection requests and study processes at a large infrastructure developer, an electric utility, transmission provider, or energy consultant, ideally in ERCOT or SERC.

• Excellent OATT research and analytical skills

• Evidence of ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders, with a preference for candidates with a strong network of transmission providers

• Organized, detail-oriented, and diligent

• Self-motivated and driven with a high level of initiative and creative problem solving

Location: Preference for Durham, NC or Washington, DC (open to remote)

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.

• 5% 401(k) Match

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance

• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Phone Bill Reimbursement

• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement