Manager, Interconnection Services- SERC Region
About The Position
The Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in the regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects, leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA). Employees in this role supply solutions to technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.
Requirements
- A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards
- Experience with steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, TSAT, and ASPEN
- Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies
- Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive
- Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection
- Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management
- Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: 3+ years
Nice To Haves
- B.S./M.S.- Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience and working relationship with ISOs (preferred MISO/Southeast) or select utilities in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.
- Industry experience: 5+ years
- Management experience: 1+ years
- Master’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
- Maintains project schedules.
- Negotiates agreements.
- Reviews documents for technical accuracy.
- Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling.
- Reviews market changes, policies, and laws.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
