Interconnection Manager

Exciting opportunity to join a leading global IPP as an Interconnection Manager focused on onshore wind, Solar PV, energy storage, and other technologies. MUST be based in Austin, or be willing and able to relocate to Austin, TX. Summary: You'll lead the full lifecycle of transmission and interconnection strategy for a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, hybrid, load, and standalone storage projects. Drive critical decision making through project Due Diligence, Queue assessment, and ISO/RTO interconnection management. Reporting to the Director of Transmission and Interconnection. Must be able to balance a large number of projects simultaneously. Preferred to have experience in PJM/MISO markets. Responsibilities: Lead and manage interconnection applications and queue positions during the study phases. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all requirements meet grid interconnection standards. Provide compliance and technical support, perform routine updates, and ensure the project management database is up-to-date with the latest information. Support project's acquisitions interconnection due diligence for solar, wind, loads, and standalone storage projects. Negotiate complex transmission and/or generator interconnection agreements with various transmission service providers across the US and Canada such as IA/ISA/CSA. Ideal Profile Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in interconnection engineering or a related field, specifically in the renewable energy sector. Strong knowledge of power systems, grid architecture, and renewable energy technologies. Proficiency in using software tools for power system modeling and analysis such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, PSCAD, and/or TARA. Good working knowledge of the RTO/ISO transmission planning and generation interconnection processes of one or more of the following areas: ERCOT,CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, SERC, NYISO, WECC, etc. Previous experience as a transmission planning, transmission, generation, transmission analyst, or interconnection engineer preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.