Manager, Transmission & Interconnection, South

About the position

The Manager of Transmission and Interconnection will be responsible for driving interconnection solutions in support of RWE Clean Energy's development portfolio of generation projects in the ERCOT, SPP, MISO, and SERC transmission markets. S/he will drive interconnection efforts working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the ISOs, utilities, FERC, state agencies, and internal development teams. S/he will also be responsible for managing utility-scale generation projects to drive the successful completion of interconnection requests through the regulatory and commercial environment, and coordinating with internal stakeholders, including RWE's Transmission Analysis organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of 10 GW plus of wind, solar, and battery energy generator interconnection projects throughout the lifecycle of the ISO and transmission owner interconnection processes with focus on late stage project execution
• Work closely with RWE's transmission analysis and development teams to shepherd projects through the interconnection process to achieve best cost and schedule, while tracking timelines, milestone requirements, and effectively communicating and managing project risks
• Manage interconnection process including interconnection agreement schedules, interconnection milestones, and effectively forecasting and communicating project financial commitments and at risk amounts for portfolio projects
• Negotiate large generator interconnection agreements bringing together internal stakeholders to negotiate optimal schedules and terms for projects
• Drive material modification package submittals
• Attend transmission owner project management meetings representing RWE to ensure cost and schedule are being maintained
• Drive creative problem solving with transmission owners and ISOs bringing together internal RWE resources and stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of current and developing regulations within the different regional ISO/RTOs to create opportunities and mitigate obstacles for RWE
• Track and drive policy developments and opportunities to best capitalize on target markets, partners, and strategies
• Develop regional transmission and interconnection strategy for potential future opportunities such as new project interconnection, transmission service, and behind the meter arrangements
• Build visibility and the reputation of the company through conference attendance, publications, and social media

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields required
• A minimum of 8 years of experience and 5 years specialized in commercial and regulated energy markets, driving projects to completion and interacting with various counterparties (project developers, IPPs, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others)
• Background in transmission planning or transmission utility scale engineering and project management or execution strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of securing interconnection approvals for renewable energy projects in the United States across a mix of RSO/ITOs regions
• Broad experience within the utility/power development space, including securing interconnection rights, transmission capacity, federal, state and local regulatory approval
• Navigating the RSO/ITO process to avoid obstacles and position RWE for approval
• Transmission and commercial analysis including knowledge of load flow, transmission capacity, projected congestion with strategic insights to develop around findings
• Negotiating and closing projects in complex and sometimes adversarial environments
• A thorough understanding of competitive and regulated wholesale and retail power markets and strong commercial acumen
• Proficiency in community engagement with local stakeholders and media and able to represent the company in public hearings, craft messaging for lobbying of state/federal politicians and agencies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact clearly and concisely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary