National Grid-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Albany, NY
Utilities

National Grid is hiring an Energy Integration Specialist. This position can be located in Syracuse, Buffalo, or Albany, NY. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to our locations. The successful candidate will own and manage the relationship with complex distributed generation applicants throughout the company's E2E interconnection process. The professional will act as the customer's primary point of contact guiding them through regulatory, legislative and technical obligations, obtaining and interpreting technical documentation, performing preliminary screenings/feasibility reviews as necessary, drafting contractual agreements, and coordinating complex DG projects with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders throughout the construction process. As a DG subject matter expert, the candidate will also be expected to provide outreach and educate others on DG initiatives. This position may also get involved in the preliminary (Step 0) stages of large complex electric projects in assisting customers with evaluating the feasibility of such projects.

  • Manage DG projects with customers, external vendors, contractors and consultants to ensure timely delivery of utility services and completion of the project.
  • Conduct engineering screenings/feasibility reviews, maintain work management system and update procedures to support the design solutions that enhance Distributed Generation programs.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with network strategy, account development, inside and outside sales, regulatory, energy product & program management, jurisdictional teams and external vendors.
  • Ensure projects are following appropriate accounting procedures.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources assigned to perform comprehensive engineering studies (i.e. Impact, CESIR, etc), commissioning analysis and reports.
  • Provide technical guidance, support and coaching to others in order to share knowledge and increase understanding of Distributed Generation programs and services.
  • Analyze and evaluate developments in Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy technologies.
  • Negotiate, develop and administer all aspects of interconnection related agreements.
  • Provide energy efficiency and growth leads to the sales organization as applicable.
  • Update and maintain company websites with latest program information.
  • Represent National Grid as needed in various industry associations.
  • Familiarity with power system components, engineering concepts, project management and interconnections.
  • Experience with renewable energies and utility industry a major plus.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Knowledge or willing to understand various regulatory policies and interconnection related standards.
  • Able to read schematics, one-lines and recommend/oversee changes to documentation.
  • Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) or ability to be trained.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office software products.
  • Experience with utility electric and gas construction a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum of Associates degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering, project management or other related field with minimum 2+ years of work experience.
  • Demonstrated superior customer service and analytical skills.
  • Ability to develop proficiency with NY, MA, RI and NH tariffs, especially as they relate to Distributed Generation.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including human resource management, negotiations and communications.
  • Prior work experience in reviewing and discussing CHP/DG feasibility reviews, system impact studies and working successfully with consulting engineers and contractors preferred.
  • Good knowledge of DG system design practices and installation standards.
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