Interconnection Lead

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Permanent USD180,000 - USD240,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
This opportunity will join a Developer that have been in the industry for over 8 years focusing on developing solar + storage projects across the US.They have developed projects in MISO, PJM, NY-ISO, ISO-NE and are expanding into WECC too.
  • Developer focused on utility-scale solar and storage projects
  • Portfolio consists of work in MISO, PJM, NY-ISO, ISO-NE and WECC

About Our Client

Due to a significant injection of capital, they are looking to expand their team and portfolio further. This role will take the lead on overseeing their Interconnection processes for their existing and future projects.

They currently have 18 people in their team but will be looking to build out multiple functions including their Development and Interconnection teams in the coming months.

Job Description

The Interconnection Lead will:

  • This position will provide interconnection & market support to help grow company's solar & storage portfolio across various regions within US
  • This position will be assisting the CEO and experience in either western or eastern interconnection is required
  • Support company's power generation project development, acquisition, and operations activities in the areas of electric transmission/interconnection/markets
  • Support preparing, submitting, and managing generator interconnection requests and follow study processes as needed
  • Perform power flow analysis, review models, and review studies to determine potential upgrade and costs associated with interconnection
  • Coordinate, review, and interpret interconnection and transmission studies (short circuit, transient stability, and load flow) performed by utilities and outside consultants
  • Support developing strategies to enter new markets and select preferred zones within various markets for greenfield development
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of key congestion issues across various ISOs/RTOs (mainly PJM, MISO and WECC)
  • Support M&A team as needed on transmission, interconnection & congestion issues and support developing views on preferred markets / zones
  • Assist in developing supply stack assumptions across various markets
  • Support performing economic assessment / production cost modeling as needed to support due diligence activities
  • Follow key ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and provide inputs to the team on key market/policy issues



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Interconnection Lead will have:

  • Utility-scale transmission and interconnection experience either with a Utility, ISO/RTO, Developer or Consulting company
  • At least 5 years of experience required
  • Working knowledge of the interconnection processes & market structures across various ISOs/RTOs
  • Experience with load flow analysis tools such as GE PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, PSSE or PowerWorld
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time constraints
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

The Interconnection Lead will be eligible for:

  • $180,000 - $240,000 base salary
  • Project-milestone bonus
  • Annual bonus
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Ability for 100% remote within the US

If you're looking for a slightly different role within the Renewables industry, feel free to reach out to me directly on LinkedIn to discuss your experience and the broader roles I'm working on.

Contact
Jonathan Halton
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6589270

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Pennsylvania
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Halton
Job Reference
JN-112024-6589270
Job Nature
Hybrid working