Manager, Technical Transmission + Interconnection

Exus Renewables North America•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

As the Manager of Transmission and Interconnection at Exus, you will lead the technical execution of interconnection for utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America. This hands-on role owns interconnection applications, studies, and power system modeling from request through interconnection agreement, and works closely with Development, Regulatory, and Asset Management teams to keep projects moving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in interconnection, transmission planning, power system engineering, or related power industry roles.
Experience with one or more major ISOs or RTOs, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, WECC, and ISO-NE.
Direct experience managing utility-scale generation projects through the interconnection process, from application submission through interconnection agreement execution.
Experience with power system modeling, power flow analysis, and interconnection studies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
8 years of experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the full interconnection study process, including feasibility, system impact, facilities, and restudy, and manage milestone trackers, reporting items, and financial security status.
Prepare, review, and submit interconnection requests, single-line diagrams, modeling data, technical exhibits, and supporting engineering documentation.
Support negotiation and execution of generator interconnection agreements, and work through network upgrade requirements and cost allocation questions.
Prepare and provide technical oversight for power flow analyses, system modeling, and generator interconnection studies.
Review study results, modeling assumptions, engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, and consultant work products to identify risks and errors early.
Serve as the day-to-day technical point of contact with ISOs, RTOs, utilities, and transmission owners on study inputs, data requests, and project status.
Manage transmission planning consultants, engineering firms, and technical service providers, including the scope, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures to make interconnection processes repeatable across the portfolio.
Maintain working knowledge of FERC, NERC, RTO, and state interconnection requirements, and coordinate with the Regulatory team on policy developments affecting active projects.
Partner with Development, Finance, Commercial, EPC, and Asset Management teams to provide interconnection input and support smooth handoffs from development to operations.