Job Description
The position involves managing the interconnection process for utility-scale solar and storage projects, including analyzing transmission systems, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with utilities and ISOs to ensure timely and cost-effective project development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects through the interconnection process from inception to commercial operation across multiple ISOs and markets.
- Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, and processes to develop strategic approaches.
- Coordinate and ensure compliance with all interconnection requirements, including applications, studies, agreements, and milestones.
- Negotiate interconnection study results and agreements with utilities to achieve favorable project outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships with utilities, ISOs, and regulators, and track interconnection progress.
- Identify optimal interconnection locations based on siting criteria and market conditions.
- Monitor changes in interconnection tariffs, manuals, and transmission upgrades in target markets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet interconnection milestones and requirements.
Requirements
- 2-3 years related experience in interconnection and project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO RTO, or project developer
- Deep understanding of CAISO and WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously
- Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience
- Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts including Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, and Financing Documents
- Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO RTOs, and regulators
- Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Ready to Apply?
Join Avantus and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More at Avantus
More jobs at Avantus
Sr. or Principal Engineer, Transmission Interconnection
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 17
$162k-190k
Associate, Portfolio Analytics
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 19
$105k-124k
Chief of Staff
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 19
$209k-240k
More jobs in San Diego, California
Device Engineering Intern
Alarm.com
NEW
San Diego
Internship
13h
$0k-0k
Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, Commercial - San Diego
Pure Storage
NEW
Remote
Full Time
2d
$156k-235k
Acoustics Engineer
Alarm.com
San Diego
Full Time
Feb 27
$180k-200k