Job Description
The Associate, Transmission Interconnection is responsible for managing utility-scale solar and storage project interconnection processes across various markets, including evaluating transmission options, 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 interconnection strategies.
- Coordinate and manage all interconnection requirements, including applications, studies, agreements, and milestone tracking.
- 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 tariffs, business practices, and transmission upgrades relevant to interconnection processes.
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 a salary range of $85,306 to $100,360 USD plus bonus
Flexible PTO
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
401(k) matching
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