Director, Interconnection
Remote, US | Full-time
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A well-established independent power producer is hiring a Director of Interconnection to own its interconnection function across a multi-GW pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar and storage projects in the US and Canada.
This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll be the company’s go-to expert on generator interconnection and transmission. You’ll steer projects from queue entry through COD, shape portfolio strategy with executive leadership, and build out the team.
What you’ll do
- Own interconnection strategy across the portfolio, including POI selection, queue management and transmission access, and advise leadership on go/no-go decisions
- Personally review and challenge feasibility, system impact, affected system and facilities studies, and test alternatives to reduce upgrade costs and schedule risk
- Oversee electrical design reviews, including collection systems, project substations and gen-tie lines
- Lead negotiations on interconnection agreements and serve as the primary contact with utilities, ISOs and RTOs
- Own interconnection budgets, deposits and cost forecasting, with clear portfolio-level risk reporting
- Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and partnerships
- Build, mentor and scale a high-performing interconnection team
What you bring
- BS in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred)
- 10+ years in generation interconnection or transmission planning, with full lifecycle experience taking projects from queue xzgxqkn to COD
- Strong technical depth: you can review study results critically, not just manage the process
- Hands-on power system modeling experience (PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA or similar)
- Deep knowledge of FERC, OATT tariffs and interconnection procedures across multiple ISOs/RTOs
- Proven people leadership and cross-functional influence
Nice to have: PE license, advanced degree, storage or hybrid project experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.