Interconnection Manager

Nova Clean Energy • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Interconnection Manager will lead process and project management of interconnection for a growing pipeline of utility-scale projects. This tactical role will require strong project and relationship management skills to ensure successful grid interconnection.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in power generation or renewable energy
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to summarize complex technical information and clearly articulate project risks and priorities
• Understanding of various ISOs/RTOs and utilities in the US market with a focus on the interconnection study process, including timing, sequencing, and technical inputs
• Demonstrated experience managing tasks/projects from inception to completion
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate possesses a technical degree in an engineering discipline (EE preferred but not required)
• Candidate location: Chicago, hybrid in office schedule

Responsibilities

• Manage the interconnection process from interconnection application to project completion or divestment
• Build out interconnection study schedule and transmission milestones with corresponding security deposits
• Daily portfolio management of all active interconnection applications across multiple ISOs and services territories
• Liaise with interconnection consulting firms and interconnecting utilities to ensure appropriate studies are performed on schedule and on budget
• Review and summarize interconnection studies and identify technical, schedule, and cost responsibility issues, risk assessment where appropriate
• Collaborate with Engineering team and EPC to review electrical designs for collection system, project substations and gen-ties and to make recommendations on siting of high voltage infrastructure
• Research and report on existing regulations and future changes
• Research and report on transmission capabilities and upgrades including curtailment considerations
• Build and maintain industry relationships at ISO’s and utilities

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Eligibility to enroll in 401k plan with discretionary company match
• Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies

What This Job Offers

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