Renewable Energy - Head of Interconnection - Remote

International Permanent USD200,000 - USD240,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Renewable Energy - Head of Interconnection - Remote will lead the strategic planning and manage the interconnection process for utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and battery storage) from early stage development through construction and operations.
  • Well financed and growing IPP.
  • Leading strategic planning & managing interconnection process.

About Our Client

A global leading Renewable Energy focused Private Equity focused on acquiring large, utility-scale projects and portfolios across the Americas.

Job Description

The Renewable Energy - Head of Interconnection - Remote will:

  • Support project development & origination using analytical tools and methods to determine optimum interconnection strategy identifying key risks and opportunities
  • Lead all aspects of interconnection process with ISO/RTO including schedule, milestones, and deliverables
  • Anticipate cost and schedule risks, working with Management on solutions to mitigate risks and accelerate schedule when possible
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary team for generation interconnection technical studies and submissions to utilities, engaging consultants as appropriate to anticipate, validate, and influence study results
  • Assist Commercial team in congestion and curtailment analysis
  • Ensure all projects, greenfield and acquired, comply with all regulatory requirements for interconnection, including local, state, and federal permitting
  • Stay updated on changes in grid standards and interconnection policies, identifying risks that could impact project compliance, schedule, or costs, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate such risks
  • Track and report on key project interconnection performance metrics, including time-lines, cost, and compliance, while sharing insights with Management to inform future strategy



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The Successful Applicant

The right right candidate will have:

  • 10 years of experience in interconnection/transmission for the US Power Markets.
  • At least 5 years working at an Independent Power Producer (IPP).
  • Ideally someone with Wind project experience.
  • A strong background in Electrical Engineering, but with strong development focused experience.
  • Familiarity with transmission markets in WECC, and at least another market from SPP, NYISO, PJM, and/or ERCOT.
  • Proven experience in managing interconnection processes for large-scale renewable energy projects.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.

What's on Offer

For the right Renewable Energy - Head of Interconnection - Remote there will be:

Base salary up to $250k - Depending on experience.

Annual bonus - 30%

Very strong benefits package.

Role is 100% remote across the USA.

Contact
Russell Sparkes
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6591614

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Director of Project Management
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Russell Sparkes
Job Reference
JN-112024-6591614
Job Nature
Hybrid working