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 studies
- Provide expert technical advice during study reviews and recommend outcomes
- 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 field support and witnessing tests
- Lead technical assessments to identify and address interconnection challenges
- Review and ensure compliance of project designs with utility requirements
- Support internal and external technical working groups and industry standards development
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and utilities
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Assist in site selection and pre-application activities for project development
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 the 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 incentive programs such as annual bonuses and other performance-based incentives
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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