Director of Transmission & Interconnection

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•Houston, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Transmission & Interconnection provides strategic leadership for all transmission planning and generation interconnection activities supporting the development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing and executing interconnection strategies that minimize project risk, optimize project schedules, and support successful commercial operation. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing generation interconnection projects from initial site evaluation through Commercial Operation Date (COD), including all phases of the interconnection process with utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and transmission providers. The Director partners closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, Legal, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to ensure transmission and interconnection risks are identified early, managed effectively, and aligned with overall business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
10+ years in the energy industry, including strong exposure to U.S. ISOs and markets and some commercial transmission experience
Thorough knowledge of engineering methodologies and techniques for power flow and price modeling, and of FERC, NERC, and other industry agencies’ standards and regulations (especially FERC 2003-C and FERC 888-890)
Ability to deal with complex issues comprehensively, from a high theoretical level through implementation details (e.g., ability to understand modeling techniques, technical standards, and how they will eventually impact commercial activity)
Ability to work with Horizon leadership to align the transmission strategy with the overall corporate strategy
Ability to distill and convey essential knowledge in order to support management and business decisions
Ability to multi-task and balance job requirements to meet the demands of various internal and external clients
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and manage direct reports as well as multi-departmental teams
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise

Responsibilities

Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage projects.
Lead generation interconnection projects from queue submission through executed Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and Commercial Operation.
Evaluate transmission system capability, available capacity, and interconnection opportunities during project origination.
Identify transmission constraints and recommend practical mitigation strategies to reduce project risk.
Provide technical guidance regarding transmission planning, grid reliability, and interconnection requirements.
Support project siting by evaluating transmission infrastructure, substations, and available transmission capacity.
Lead all aspects of the generator interconnection process across multiple ISOs, RTOs, utilities, and balancing authorities.
Manage interconnection requests, queue positions, study agreements, and milestone compliance.
Coordinate System Impact Studies, Facilities Studies, Affected System Studies, and Generator Deliverability evaluations.
Lead negotiations of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs), engineering agreements, and related technical documents.
Monitor project schedules to ensure interconnection milestones support targeted Commercial Operation Dates.
Coordinate resolution of technical issues affecting project interconnection.