Grid Interconnection Senior Specialist

Southern California Edison • Pomona, CA

91d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Grid Interconnection Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be responsible for assisting with the management of agreements to interconnect generation resources to SCE's electrical system. This position plays a key role in contract management and compliance and is responsible for managing interconnection contracts in accordance with CPUC and FERC jurisdictional tariffs. As a Grid Interconnection Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in contract administration.
• Experience in contract management and interpretation of contract terms/conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with interconnection agreements/contracts related to FERC and/or CPUC tariffs.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Electric Utility Industry experience.
• Experience handling email communications from both internal and external customers.
• Experience with data management including electronic filing.
• Experience with project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review medium complexity contracts to identify potential risks, liabilities, and ambiguities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and governance requirements throughout the life of the contract.
• Lead conversations with stakeholders to ensure implementation and management of contract from inception to termination.
• Manage contract performance, evaluate and lead contract disputes, and make strategic recommendations to improve contract performance.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on contractual matters and mobilize internal teams to respond to customer needs.
• Lead/support contract terms and conditions negotiations with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage FERC Formula reporting, budget/forecasting, variance explanations, data requests, and monthly quarterly and year-end accruals.
• Review cost proposals and actual cost reports from projects to establish standard summary data cost reports and variance analyses.
• Identify and escalate issues to management for immediate resolution.
• Perform various financial and journal entries to aid in the reconciliation of projects.
• Drive continuous improvement, including assisting with identifying and implementing processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the protection of all physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and manage private customer data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree