Job Description
The Senior Interconnection Engineer at Nexamp is responsible for managing utility interconnection processes, providing technical expertise on renewable energy project integration, and supporting project development and optimization within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage utility interconnection applications from submission to project closeout.
- Perform detailed review and analysis of technical documentation, utility reports, and interconnection agreements.
- Provide technical advice during study reviews and recommend solutions to internal teams.
- Prepare interconnection cost estimates and conduct hosting capacity analyses.
- Collaborate with Project Managers on value engineering and cost optimization.
- Support negotiations and resolve disputes related to project timelines and costs.
- Participate in technical project closure, including site visits and witness tests.
- Lead technical assessments to identify and address interconnection challenges in specific regions.
- Review and ensure compliance of project designs with utility requirements, including diagrams and site layouts.
- Support internal and external technical working groups and industry standards development.
- Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in interconnection processes.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of relevant experience with a utility, solar developer, Regional Transmission Organization, or consultancy, focusing on technical aspects of interconnection or interconnection-related activities and issues.
- Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code, and other standards relevant to the industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
- Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Moderate proficiency with Microsoft collaboration tools such as Salesforce, Teams, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- EIT Certification.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
- Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000 to $135,000
Participation in performance-based incentive programs such as annual bonuses and non-annual incentive plans
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
401(k) employer-match retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to healthy snacks and coffee
Company service days and volunteer opportunities
Company outings
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