Commercial Solar Interconnection Specialist
About The Position
Buffalo Solar is a commercial solar EPC specializing in distributed generation and battery energy storage systems throughout New York. We design, engineer, and deliver commercial rooftop solar projects ranging from approximately 50 kW to 2 MW. We're looking for a technically minded professional who understands commercial utility interconnection—not just project coordination. This role owns the technical and administrative execution of utility interconnection from application through Permission to Operate (PTO). You'll work directly with utilities, engineers, AHJs, and project teams to navigate utility requirements, technical reviews, supplemental studies, protection requirements, metering configurations, and commissioning.
Requirements
- Experience with commercial distributed generation interconnection.
- Working knowledge of utility application requirements and approval processes.
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical plans, protection requirements, and metering configurations.
- Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their impact on utility review and controls.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial solar projects (50 kW–2 MW).
- NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, or other New York utility territories.
- CESIR studies, supplemental review, relay coordination, witness testing, and PTO documentation.
- Understanding of IEEE 1547, distributed generation interconnection standards, and utility protection philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage utility interconnection applications for commercial solar and solar + storage projects.
- Review utility requirements, study comments, supplemental review requests, and technical feedback.
- Coordinate utility deliverables including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, relay settings, metering details, and protection documentation.
- Interface directly with NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, utilities, consulting engineers, and AHJs.
- Coordinate witness testing, commissioning activities, and Permission to Operate (PTO).
- Track project milestones while identifying technical risks before they impact construction.
- Continuously improve Buffalo Solar's interconnection standards, documentation, and workflows.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
