Senior Interconnection Manager

Energix - Renewable Energies•,

4h•Remote

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Interconnection Manager who will be based remotely on the East Coast. This role will be responsible for managing interconnection activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on PJM and MISO markets. The Senior Interconnection Manager will oversee the full interconnection lifecycle, including application preparation and submission, coordination with utilities and RTOs, study review, milestone tracking, financial obligations, and final interconnection agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; other degrees considered based on experience.
3+ years of interconnection management experience with utilities and RTOs (PJM/MISO).
Strong understanding of interconnection processes, tariffs, and RTO procedures.
Strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and collaborative communication style.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; additional modeling software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage consultants, vendors, and internal teams to prepare and submit interconnection applications to PJM and MISO.
Serve as the primary point of contact with utilities and RTOs (PJM/MISO) throughout the full lifecycle—from initial application, scoping meetings, and study phases through final interconnection agreements.
Review utility studies, conduct interconnection capacity evaluations, and lead negotiations with utilities/RTOs.
Oversee all project-related RTO payments, study deposits, and financial obligations tied to interconnection milestones.
Manage project interconnection schedules and coordinate with all internal teams to ensure timely execution.
Analyze transmission lines and conduct siting analysis to identify optimal areas for new project development; manage consultants performing injection studies.
Track transmission upgrades, queued generation impacts, and planned system improvements to inform portfolio strategy and identify new development opportunities.
Support the M&A team with interconnection due diligence and provide preliminary interconnection upgrade cost estimates.
Lead and mentor staff, supporting team development, training, and performance management.
Assist with initial site layout design using AutoCAD, PVCase, and other modeling tools.
Maintain and expand a strong network of industry consultants, utilities, and RTO contacts.