Manager, Interconnection
About The Position
Copia is seeking a Manager, Interconnection to manage generation interconnection requests, coordinate application and study processes, and lead interconnection agreement negotiations, as well as support facility construction for renewable energy projects in the US. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and leading all aspects of the generation interconnection process and related engineering for solar, energy storage, and natural gas projects. This role requires extensive knowledge of FERC large generator interconnection processes and tariff requirements, experience supporting early-stage development of utility scale interconnection projects and GIA negotiations/executions, and familiarity with interconnection and power flow studies. The Manager, Interconnection will report directly to the Director of Transmission & Interconnection, working closely with Copia’s asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.
Requirements
- 5 years’ professional experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel
- Experience with project management software
- Ability to work in the Dana Point, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Phoenix, AZ, or Lake Oswego office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Extensive knowledge of FERC large generator interconnection processes and tariff requirements
- Experience supporting early-stage development of utility scale interconnection projects and GIA negotiations/executions
- Familiarity with interconnection and power flow studies
Responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate, and lead the generation interconnection process for utility scale solar, energy storage, and natural gas projects, including pre-application feasibility analysis, interconnection application submission, interconnection study & agreement processes, communicating study results, and EPC milestone management.
- Provide responses and analysis to internal site selection processes to determine feasible transmission locations to apply for interconnection, timed and coordinated to support queue application open windows
- Request and coordinate application technical packages prepared by transmission consulting engineers
- Submit interconnection applications to ISOs/Utilities
- Ensure timely execution of study agreement and payment of deposits and study fees
- Track executions of queue milestones such as: Scoping meetings, Deficiency corrections, Study agreement execution and funding, Study results meetings, Generator Interconnection Agreement negotiation and execution, GIA Milestone tracking and execution
- Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to obtain interconnection approvals.
- Participate in ISO/PTO Generation Interconnection and other stakeholder forums, including informing executive management of industry changes and trends.
- Coordinate with Land Acquisition, Engineering, Permitting, EPC, and Operations teams to develop a strong pipeline of solar, energy storage, and natural gas projects
- Provide interconnection support for project acquisition and financing activities
- Provide coordination support for co-location of generation projects with data center campuses
- Support development and maintenance of company tracking tools
- Ensures all milestones are kept up to date in company tracking tools
- Manage consultant and other service provider activities, including work order approvals
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Flexible work hours
- Unlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balance
- Paid holidays to celebrate and recharge
- Wellness and cell phone credits to support personal well-being
- Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
