Manager, Interconnection Planning

AES•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Transmission and Distribution Interconnection Planning Manager for Ohio and Indiana oversees planning, assessment, and coordination of interconnection projects across the utility’s transmission and distribution networks. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices while delivering efficient and reliable interconnection solutions. It includes working with other Transmission Owners, Large Load Customers, including data centers, and Generation Customers. The position may be based in Indianapolis, Indiana, or Dayton, Ohio, and requires travel between the two locations.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in interconnections, transmission or distribution planning, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and/or project management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system design.
Knowledge of industry standards, good utility practices, and regulatory requirements.
Comfort negotiating agreements with external entities, including GIAs, ISAs, Wires to Wires, and construction agreements.
Travel between Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dayton, Ohio, is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency and expertise with the interconnection process for MISO, PJM, PUCO, and/or IRUC is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage team members in Ohio and Indiana, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Manage internal processes and procedures for interconnection studies and ensure adherence to internal FAC-001 and FAC-002 standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact for AES Interconnection Standards and ensure the standards align with standard utility practices.
Act as technical lead for external conversations and presentations concerning interconnection efforts, including with Transmission Owners, Large Load Customers, and Generators.
Analyze complex data sets and make informed decisions about project scoping, feasibility, and implementation.
Manage contracts and organizational adherence to contract language for GIAs, ISAs, CSAs, and Wire to Wire agreements.
Manage internal and contractor resources for interconnection processes, including studies, billing, and construction management.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide visibility into the interconnection queue and communicate potential required projects or changes in industry standards.
Oversee the scoping and planning of interconnection projects to support Impact and Facility Study reports, ensuring alignment with internal standards and general electrical engineering principles.
Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, good utility practices, and regulatory requirements, including IEEE, NEC, NESC, FERC, NERC, PJM, MISO, IRUC, and PUCO.
Ensure timely project completion and address emergencies or critical issues.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for transmission and distribution interconnection project issues.