Job Description
The Analyst, Transmission Interconnection is responsible for managing the interconnection process of utility-scale solar and storage projects, including analysis, strategy development, negotiations, and coordination 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 in various ISOs and markets.
- Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, and processes to develop interconnection strategies.
- Coordinate and ensure compliance with 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 stakeholders, and track interconnection progress.
- Identify optimal interconnection locations based on siting criteria and monitor changes in tariffs and transmission upgrades.
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
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or MBA
- Experience with utilities and ISOs
- Up-to-date knowledge of queue reforms, study changes
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $78,305 - $92,123 USD plus bonus
Work schedule: Flexible PTO
Work environment perks: 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Any additional benefits: Not specified
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