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Senior Solar Interconnection Engineer

Nexamp
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 24, 2025
$120k - $135k
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Job Description

The Senior Interconnection Engineer at Nexamp is responsible for managing utility interconnection processes, providing technical expertise on standards and documentation, supporting project development and optimization, and collaborating with internal teams to facilitate renewable energy project success in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage utility interconnection applications from submission to project closeout.
  • Perform detailed review and analysis of technical documentation, utility reports, and interconnection studies.
  • Provide expert technical advice during study reviews and recommend solutions.
  • Prepare interconnection cost estimates and 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 testing.
  • Lead technical assessments to identify and address interconnection challenges.
  • Review and ensure compliance of project designs with utility requirements.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in interconnection processes.

Requirements

  • 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 in 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 work 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 the 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 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
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to company headquarters and growing offices nationwide
Healthy snacks and coffee
Service days and volunteer opportunities
Company outings

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