Job Description
The Senior Manager WECC Director is responsible for leading transmission planning, interconnection projects, and grid deliverability assessments within the WECC market, supporting renewable energy integration and large-load interconnections to ensure reliable and efficient energy infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage interconnection projects within the WECC region, including Pacific North West.
- Support interconnection process, transmission strategy, and deliverability planning for renewable energy projects.
- Oversee generation interconnections and ensure compliance with WECC Transmission Provider requirements.
- Conduct cost impact analysis and identify optimal Points of Interconnection for large-load data centers.
- Evaluate future resource portfolio needs and identify suitable interconnection locations based on grid infrastructure.
- Submit interconnection applications and manage the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) process.
- Manage large load interconnection applications and processes with utilities.
- Perform technical analysis for power grid injection and system impact assessments.
- Negotiate Generation Load Interconnection Agreements and review technical documentation for accuracy.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transmission and interconnection within the WECC market.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of WECC Transmission processes and other PNW Provider processes.
- Experience in generator interconnection, transmission planning, and tariff processes, with a focus on WECC utilities such as NV Energy, PacifiCorp, SRP, etc.
- Proven ability to manage complex interconnection projects and technical studies.
- Experience with large-load integration and grid deliverability planning.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $150,000 - $220,000 with potential discretionary bonus
Work schedule: Flexible working arrangements, 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Work environment perks: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% covered by the company, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, Voluntary Legal Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent, Transit, and Commuter expenses, Mental Health Wellness Offerings, Discounted Physical Wellness plan, Pet Insurance, Monthly reimbursement for Phone, Internet, Data, Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits, Hybrid Workplace setup benefits
Additional benefits: Retirement benefits with 401(k) company match, Pet Insurance, Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data, Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits, Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives, Opportunities to participate in sustainability and social justice committees
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