Manager, Interconnection Services - Northeast (PJM/NYISO/ISO-NE/Ontario /NS/ NB)

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a technically exceptional and strategically minded Manager, Interconnection Services to lead large generation and large load interconnection and transmission services activities across the PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE regions. This role owns the full lifecycle of interconnection—from early-stage prospecting and siting feasibility through queue management, study review, generation and large load interconnection agreement negotiation, and grid synchronization as well as operating asset outage and curtailment monitoring and modification approvals—for one of the largest renewable development portfolios in the Northeast. The Manager will serve as the primary regional expert and decision-maker, partnering closely with internal development, engineering and construction, origination, finance, and regulatory teams, as well as external stakeholders including RTOs/ISOs, Transmission Owners, utilities, and consultants. This individual will also provide strategic technical leadership for M&A diligence, portfolio optimization, and regulatory engagement at FERC and the applicable RTOs. This is a high-impact role for a technically deep and collaborative professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced development environment and is passionate about shaping the future of grid interconnection in the Northeast.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
7+ years of progressive experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, or transmission services development
Deep knowledge of PJM, NYISO, and/or ISO-NE interconnection protocols, tariff provisions, and study methodologies (e.g., PJM Manuals 14A–14H, NYISO Attachment HH)
Direct experience managing interconnection applications, queue positions, and agreement negotiations within one or more Northeast RTOs
Proven ability to review, validate, and interpret interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation
Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards and their application to generator interconnection
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis tools: PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN, PowerWorld
Expertise in steady-state thermal/voltage analysis, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability
Experience with transmission injection studies, feasibility screening, and prospecting analytics
Familiarity with programming or automation approaches to streamline study workflows
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 3+ years

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Demonstrated experience with FERC filings, RTO compliance submissions, and regulatory proceedings related to interconnection
Experience with HVDC interconnection, large-load interconnection, or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) interconnection
Familiarity with capacity market rules, resource adequacy evaluation, and Capacity Interconnection Rights (CIRs)
Experience supporting technical diligence for acquisitions or structured investment transactions
Active participation in PJM, NYISO, or ISO-NE stakeholder committees or working groups
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Own and direct interconnection application activities across PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE, ensuring full compliance with RTO protocols, tariff requirements, study timelines, and regulatory deadlines
Manage projects through all interconnection study phases, including cluster studies, System Impact Studies (SIS), Facilities Studies, Affected System Studies, Surplus and Material Modification Assessments
Lead execution of Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIAs), Interconnection Service Agreements (ISAs), and transmission service agreements, including amendments and surplus interconnection requests
Coordinate directly with RTO/ISO staff, Transmission Owners, and external counsel to advance and protect the project portfolio through the interconnection queue
Oversee compliance obligations under applicable RTO manuals and NERC reliability standards
Direct and perform prospecting interconnection analyses and transmission feasibility assessments to evaluate project siting, grid impacts and cost estimates
Oversee or conduct steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, and transient stability studies using industry-standard tools including PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA, PowerWorld, ASPEN, and DSATools
Assess curtailment risk, congestion exposure, LMP basis, and network upgrade exposure to inform siting and investment decisions
Identify optimal interconnection points and transmission solutions across a multi-GW development pipeline
Provide technical leadership for early-stage project development, including siting analysis, transmission feasibility, and interconnection strategy across the Northeast
Lead technical diligence for M&A and acquisition targets, assessing interconnection viability, upgrade exposure, capacity interconnection rights, and portfolio risk
Develop and execute strategies for portfolio optimization, including surplus interconnection rights, capacity transfer rights, and participation in RTO reliability initiatives
Monitor and interpret RTO/ISO market developments, FERC policy, transmission planning activities (e.g., RTEP), and regulatory changes to proactively influence inform project and corporate strategy
Represent NextEra Energy in RTO/ISO stakeholder committees and working groups, actively shaping market rules and interconnection policy
Collaborate with a team of interconnection analysts and engineers and foster technical excellence and professional growth
Partner with development, engineering, origination, finance, legal, and regulatory teams to advance projects and support investment decisions
Prepare and present technical findings, strategic recommendations, and portfolio updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Build and maintain strong working relationships with RTO/ISO staff, Transmission Owners, consultants, and industry partners
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize interconnection outcomes, reduce development risk, and improve project economics
Maintains project schedules
Negotiates agreements
Reviews documents for technical accuracy
Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling
Reviews market changes, policies, and laws
Performs other job-related duties as assigned