Grid Interconnection Expert

Ramboll • City of Syracuse, NY

1d • $95,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you someone who can speak fluently across both the regulatory landscape and the technical realities of power system interconnection? Do you thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments where no two projects are alike? Are you motivated by the conviction that getting interconnection right is foundational to the clean energy transition? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Interconnection Expert and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

You will be part of an elite team of power system engineers and play a pivotal role in delivering advanced solutions for a wide variety of clients, including energy-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, municipal entities, data center mega campuses, and pioneers in renewable energy. With our substantial growth, seize the opportunity to shape our strategy and contribute to our agile team's rich pipeline of projects.

With growth horizons in cutting-edge domains like HVDC, solar photovoltaics, and offshore wind, our energetic and inventive team, bolstered by global specialists, is committed to advancing Ramboll's reach across the US, notably in states championing progressive climate objectives and sustainability measures. At the heart of our mission is the conviction that electricity is the cornerstone of the green transition toward a carbon-neutral future. Join us in our unwavering pursuit to realize this vision.

As our new Interconnection Expert, you will serve as a trusted advisor to developers, utilities, and other stakeholders navigating the large load or generator interconnection process across major ISO/RTO markets. You will bring a rare combination of regulatory fluency and technical depth, helping our clients anticipate process challenges, respond to study results, and drive projects through to successful queue completion.

This is not a role defined by a single ISO or a single project type. Our clients operate across ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, ERCOT,MISO, and other markets, bringing projects ranging from offshore wind and large-scale solar PV to battery storage. What ties it all together is the need for someone who can bridge regulatory process and power systems engineering with equal confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Policy, or a closely related field; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with ISO/RTO generator interconnection processes, with demonstrated knowledge of queue procedures, study methodologies, and milestone requirements across at least one major market
• Proven ability to interpret and apply ISO tariffs, interconnection procedures, and FERC orders in a client advisory context
• Technical literacy in power systems sufficient to critically review interconnection study results, engage credibly with utility transmission planners, and collaborate with engineering staff on technical positions
• Familiarity with FERC Order 2023 and the evolving landscape of large generator interconnection reform
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex regulatory and technical issues for non-expert audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements concurrently across different ISOs and project stages

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus but not required; relevant certifications in energy regulation or project management are valued

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead advisor on generator interconnection strategy for a diverse portfolio of renewable energy and storage clients spanning multiple ISO/RTO markets
• Navigate and interpret ISO/RTO tariffs, interconnection procedures, and queue reform developments, translating regulatory complexity into actionable client guidance
• Review and critically evaluate interconnection feasibility studies, system impact studies, and facility studies, identifying issues and developing response strategies
• Coordinate and manage information exchanges between clients, ISOs, and transmission owners throughout the interconnection queue process
• Support clients during interconnection agreement negotiations and LGIA/SGIA execution, drawing on both technical and commercial understanding
• Monitor evolving FERC policy and ISO/RTO rule changes, including Order 2023 implementation, and advise clients on implications for their project portfolios
• Collaborate with internal power systems engineers on interconnection-related modeling, load flow, and short circuit analysis to ensure technical positions are well-grounded
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and client presentations, serving as a visible Ramboll subject matter expert in the interconnection space
• Mentor junior staff developing expertise in interconnection process and regulatory affairs

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Opportunity to work across a diverse, high-growth portfolio of renewable energy and storage projects
• comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level