Principal Transmission & Grid Integration Manager - NorthStar Clear Energy

Consumers Energy•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy. NorthStar is seeking a Principal Transmission & Grid Integration Manager to serve as a key technical leader driving how our renewable, thermal, and storage assets connect to and perform on the grid. This role offers a high degree of ownership across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage feasibility and siting through interconnection, construction, and grid synchronization. You will operate with significant independence, shaping transmission strategy while partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and consultants. This is a highly collaborative role with meaningful impact across our growing development portfolio.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or renewable energy engineering
Deep expertise in grid operations, interconnection processes, and transmission systems
Strong knowledge of renewable generation and energy storage technologies
Experience with tools such as PSS®E, PowerWorld, AutoCAD, Mathcad, or HOMER Pro
Working knowledge of FERC/NERC standards and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field (required)
PE, PMP, or related certification (required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and lead transmission and interconnection strategies for new and existing projects
Independently manage the full lifecycle of interconnection processes across ISOs/RTOs (e.g., MISO, ERCOT, PJM)
Perform and guide advanced power flow, stability, and congestion analyses using tools such as PSS®E and PowerWorld
Conduct transmission feasibility studies, cost estimates, and system modeling in partnership with consultants
Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Ensure compliance with FERC/NERC standards while proactively assessing regulatory and market changes
Collaborate cross-functionally with development, engineering, construction, regulatory, and operations teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, transmission providers, regulators, and industry partners