Interconnection Specialist, Advisor

Engie • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Interconnection Specialist, Advisor supports pre-construction development, engineering, and energy market activities for ENGIE North America’s portfolio of utility-scale renewable projects across the U.S. As a key member of the Transmission & Interconnection team, you will contribute to grid interconnection efforts and broader renewable development initiatives aligned with the company’s growth strategy. Additionally, the role provides Transmission & Interconnection insights for large load interconnections, including co-location and behind-the-meter configurations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field, along with at minimum seven (7) years experience in utility-scale renewables or transmission & distribution (T&D), including direct ownership of interconnection workstreams.
• Technical expertise in interpreting and challenging Powerflow results, including consultant work product, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven commercial acumen with a proven track record of translating study outcomes into upgrade cost ranges, contingencies, and hedging strategies aligned with offtake RA requirements
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal teams and external partners, and represent ENGIE effectively in collaborative environments
• High attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach to gathering and synthesizing required information to support decision-making, managing priorities, and driving progress independently within a large, matrixed organization
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize critical-path tasks, manage multiple workstreams, and operate independently within a large, matrixed organization
• Desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Nice To Haves

• CAISO and WECC experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic Queue Positioning: Secure viable queue positions with clear critical-path schedules, deposits, and commercial readiness milestones tracked and delivered on time
• Interconnection Agreements: Lead negotiation and coordination of Interconnection Agreements and associated network upgrades through handoff at Notice to Proceed (NTP)
• Deliverability Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to win and retain TPD allocations, and plan for Full Capacity Deliverability Status (FCDS) or Partial Deliverability to support Resource Adequacy (RA)-eligible offtake
• Risk & Cost Control: Provide executive-level briefings on queue/study status, upgrade exposure (LDNU/ADNU), schedule risks, and mitigation strategies
• Early Development & Siting Guide Point of Interconnection (POI) and route screening in collaboration with modeling teams
• Advise on injection capabilities and queue optimization strategies
• Lead CAISO/WECC interconnection requests, including application submissions, fee/deposit management, and milestone tracking
• Manage cluster and independent study processes, validations, and stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate feasibility, system impact, and facility studies with internal modelers and external PTOs/ISOs
• Analyze thermal, voltage, and stability results; assess upgrade assignability, cost reasonableness, and reconfiguration options to reduce scope
• Plan and manage TPD retention strategies, affidavit packages, and timing relative to PPA milestones
• Align FCDS/Partial deliverability strategies with offtake requirements
• Negotiate commercial terms of Interconnection Agreements, including milestones, security, provisional service options, and outage/energization coordination
• Maintain upgrade and schedule risk registers; present mitigation strategies such as portfolio routing, alternative POIs, and phased development
• Ensure compliance with FERC orders and NERC standards
• Lead external engagement with PTOs/ISOs, utilities, and consultants
• Coordinate internally across development, engineering, M&A, and finance teams
• Collaborate with grid and production cost modeling analysts to assess project impacts
• Communicate macro-level changes (e.g., queue reforms, transmission projects, retirements, generation additions) to affected stakeholders
• Support utility negotiations for interconnection agreements, project scheduling, and site acquisition
• Represent ENGIE in industry advocacy groups
• Stay informed on national renewable energy trends and opportunities

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees